How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines
Health guidelines can feel contradictory and hard to interpret. But a new star rating system should help consumers and policymakers better parse the evidence behind health risks and outcomes.
Oct. 21, 2022 • ~6 min
Y chromosome loss through aging can lead to an increased risk of heart failure and death from cardiovascular disease, new research finds
The negative health effects of Y chromosome loss could be one potential reason women tend to live longer than men.
July 14, 2022 • ~5 min
An expert panel has recommended against taking vitamin E or beta carotene supplements for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease – here's why
Despite the popular belief that vitamin E and beta carotene supplements help prevent heart disease and cancer, the latest research suggests they do not – but the supplements do have potential risks.
July 14, 2022 • ~8 min
No, Latinos don't actually have less heart disease – a new large study refutes the longstanding 'Latino paradox'
It has long puzzled researchers why Latinos seem to have lower rates of heart disease than their non-Latino counterparts, even though they have higher risk factors for heart disease.
June 8, 2022 • ~5 min
Beer and spirits have more detrimental effects on the waistline and on cardiovascular disease risk than red or white wine
Research has been inconclusive on the degree to which drinking alcohol leads to the growth of harmful fat. But a new study suggests that beer and spirits are far bigger culprits than wine.
April 20, 2022 • ~5 min
The cheerful lexicon of the Spanish language may help solve a health mystery called the Hispanic Paradox
The words that doctors choose during a consultation – and even the verb tense – can help or hurt a patient dealing with a difficult diagnosis.
April 6, 2022 • ~9 min
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