Large study confirms eating 5 servings a day is best for a healthier, longer life.

Nearly one-third of patients receiving this combined intervention lost 5% or more of their weight, new study finds.

Women with a history of gestational diabetes are more likely to have plaque in their heart’s arteries by middle age.

Psychosocial well-being may be more important in promoting heart health than where people live, study finds, but more research is needed.

But more research is needed to fully understand differing results in recent trials. 

World Health Organization guideline emphasizes regular physical activity and importance of limiting time spent sitting. 

Research suggests need to raise awareness about treatment guidelines for PAD.

Perspective: While healthy habits are important throughout life, some people younger than 50 might benefit from earlier interventions to lower their lifetime risk of heart attack or stroke.

Intervening earlier may help prevent future cardiac events among 40- and 50-somethings, study suggests.

Report calls for new dietary recommendations to provide clearer guidance about which food sources are heart protective and which are harmful. 

Study reveals differences in the way some cardiovascular drugs are prescribed depending on the sex of the patient.