London, Nov 10 : Scientists have warned that cutting back on salt could do you more harm than good, by boosting chemicals that are bad for the heart.

They said reducing salt intake could can trigger rise in cholesterol and increase risk of blood clots, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke.

London, August 01 : A Scottish research has suggested that patients with a serious heart disorder could be helped with drugs usually taken to combat high blood pressure.

London, July 2 : A new study has found that injecting proteins similar to insulin directly into the heart can cause damaged cells to repair themselves and begin regenerating again.

Washington, June 29 : Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have developed a new gene therapy, which stabilizes or improves cardiac function in people with severe heart failure.

Washington, May 5 : A team of researchers has found evidence that coffee is one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants in the average person''s diet - protecting against conditions such as Alzheimer''s disease and heart disease on the most fundamental levels.

Washington, April 15 : A new research from Loma Linda University has suggested that vegetarians experience a 36 percent lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians.

Metabolic syndrome is a precursor to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. And the findings indicated that vegetarians might be at lower risk of developing these conditions.

Washington, April 12 : A study has found that fat in pistachios may not be completely absorbed by the body, making them effectively lower in calories than previously thought.

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducted the first-of-its-kind study with nuts.

Washington, April 9: A new study led by an Indian-origin surgeon has found that increased levels of a protein that helps regulate the body''s blood pressure may also predict a major cardiovascular event in high-risk patients.

Washington, April 07 : A substance in tangerines that not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis, the underlying disease responsible for most heart attacks and strokes, has been discovered by researchers at the University of Western Ontario.

Washington, March 23 : Scientists have found that a high-fiber diet could be a critical heart-healthy lifestyle change young and middle-aged adults can make.