Being short may be a heart disease risk factor that individuals can’t control. That’s the finding of new research that links being short to having a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one when compared to taller people.

Medical experts have changed their recommendations regarding the use of aspirin to prevent heart disease in male diabetics under the age of 50 and female diabetics under the age of 60.

A long-term University of Minnesota study has found that lowering LDL, or "bad," cholesterol levels can increase life expectancy.

Individuals who rely on a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage to get them going in the morning may be fooling themselves. A new study has found that individuals who are addicted to caffeine really don’t get a benefit.

Brushing your teeth may do more than keep your smile bright and your breath fresh. A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that regular teeth brushing and good overall oral health can help prevent heart problems.

A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives suggests that traffic-related air pollution may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women.

A new study published in the journal Circulation suggests individuals concerned about cardiovascular health opt for red meat over processed meats like bacon, deli meat and hot dogs.

A study conducted in California has found that living near a freeway may be hazardous to your health. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California at Berkeley have found that residents of Los Angeles who live near a freeway experience a hardening of the arteries—known as atherosclerosis—at twice the rate of those who live farther away.

Replacing saturated fats—such as butter—in the diet with polyunsaturated fats—such as vegetable oil—may reduce the risk of heart disease. Harvard School of Public Health researchers reviewed eight studies with a total of 13,614 participants and found that those who replaced saturated fats in their diet with polyunsaturated fats had a 19 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease than those who didn’t make the switch.

On-the-job stress may make women more susceptible to heart disease, according to the findings of a new study published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.