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- Yahoo Canada Style
WHO calls trans fats a 'toxic chemical that kills' — what foods have the substance?
The 2022 WHO report on global trans fat elimination, published Monday, asked governments to ban the toxic substance, which clog arteries and raise cholesterol.
- Yahoo Canada Style
8 easy vegan swaps for a healthier diet: Tofu, jackfruit, lentils & more
Eating plant-based can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure.
- Yahoo Canada Style
'American Idol' alum C.J. Harris, 31, dies of heart attack — signs, risks for young people
The "American Idol" alum suffered a fatal heart attack in Alabama at the age of 31.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Women's health concerns at every age: What to know in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & older
From osteoporosis to STIs, these are the biggest women's health concerns broken down by decade.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Lisa Marie Presley, 54, dies from cardiac arrest — who is at risk?
The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley passed away in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Annual flu shots can reduce stroke risk in adults, Canadian study says
The study examined four million adults from Alberta, of varying ages and health backgrounds, over a 10-year time span.
Yahoo Canada StyleArtificial sweeteners may increase risk of heart disease: What do experts say?
A new study has found artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and the risk of stroke.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Biggest men's health concerns at every age: What to know in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70+
Statistically, men are less likely than women to go for routine visits to their doctor.
- Yahoo Life
Susan Lucci, 75, opens up about undergoing second heart procedure: 'Be your own advocate'
The "All My Children" star is using her experience to advocate for others.
- Yahoo Life
Joel McHale opens up about infant son’s open heart surgery in 2005: 'This remains one of the most dramatic times for my family'
"Life is happening to all of us and when it happens to your kid, you just deal with it as best you can," the comedian said.
- Yahoo Life
Why deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen during the pandemic
A new study found that deaths from cardiovascular disease went up in some regions across the U.S. Researchers say that may be due to patients putting off going to hospitals over fears of contracting COVID-19.
- Yahoo Life
COVID-19 long haulers on months of debilitating symptoms: ‘They don’t know how to make me better’
The coronavirus causes some to get sick for weeks — for others, the side effect linger for months. Yahoo Life talks to "long haulers" about their new battle.
- Yahoo Canada Style
'How is this happening?': Mom speaks out after suffering heart attack at 29
“I’m like, ‘I have never heard of this before? I am 29 years old. I was healthy."
- HuffPost UK
Is Dry January Good For You? The Health Benefits Of Quitting Booze
We asked the experts to explain what giving up alcohol does to your mind and body.
- Yahoo Life
Single mom posts letter from hospital suggesting she fundraise to afford heart transplant: 'It's a shame we have to beg for health care funding'
A hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., is facing backlash after recommending that a woman try “fundraising” to afford a heart transplant.
- Yahoo Canada Style
29-year-old model shows off heart transplant scars on Instagram
At 24, Bec Craven was embarking on the trip of a lifetime when she boarded a plane to Bali --but she didn’t expect the trip to change her life forever.
- Yahoo Life
How healthy are police? An ex-cop is suing the NYPD for his obesity
Stressful working conditions caused heart damage and added deadly amounts of weight to ex-officer Jose Vega. His fight for disability underscores the intrinsically unhealthy conditions of being a cop.
- Yahoo Life UK
Eating a handful of nuts a couple of times a week can seriously cut the risk of heart disease
*Reaches for the cashews*
- Yahoo Life
Breaking down the 'fat but fit' phenomenon
If you're overweight but eat a good diet and exercise often, you're probably healthy. But new research finds that being overweight or obese can affect your future health.
- Yahoo Life
Gray Hair Linked to an Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Men
New research suggests going gray may have greater implications than changing your hair color: It could put you at an increased risk of having heart problems.
- Jenna Birch
Is Sitting Really Going to Kill Us?
Sitting for long periods may increase your risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, so get moving.
- Kristine Solomon
Aspiring Fitness Model Carries His Heart Around In a Backpack
AJ Jones is a bodybuilder and fitness model who does not have a working heart or a discernible pulse. You read that right. (Photo: Instagram/fitnesswithaj)
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Blood Test Shows How Likely You Are To Have Heart Attack In Next Five Years
A basic blood test could predict how likely people are to have a heart attack within the next fives years, scientists claim. Researchers have discovered that people with high levels of Immunoglobin G antibodies in their blood stream were less likely to suffer from heart attack and stoke compared to those with lower levels. The research monitored 1,753 people over fives years and found that those with a higher level of the antibodies had a 58 per cent lower chance of cardiovascular disease or heart attack and a 38 lower per cent chance of stoke.
- Simone Olivero
New study claims 30 minutes of exercise a day isn’t actually enough
For years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has claimed that 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to lower your risk of heart disease. Earlier this week, Circulation, a journal put out by the AHA, published a paper that looked at 12 studies profiling more than 370,000 men and women across America. Tracking data over a 15-year span, they discovered that there were more than 20,000 instances of heart attack.