Health Canada’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs — the largest source of industrially produced trans-fats in foods — has come into effect tod

The Australian nut industry has welcomed the NHMRC Australian Dietary Guideline’s recommendation that Australians increase their consumption of nuts b

Long-term supplementation with a combination of selenium and co-enzyme Q10 may decrease cardiovascular mortality by about 6%, according to a new study

New research has challenged the fundamental belief that raising levels of ‘good’ HDL-cholesterol will lower the risk of heart disease.

Increased intakes of magnesium in the diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality by about 50%, suggest new results from Japan.

Even as a young adult, being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, setting the stage for heart disease later in life, a

Heads up, vegetarians: Some processed meat alternatives may not be as healthy as you once thought — at least when it comes to sodium levels.

Men who eat a large amount of fermented dairy products may have a smaller risk of incident coronary heart disease than those who eat less of such prod

People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely, if ever, consume nuts, a U

New mechanisms that demonstrate how the regular consumption of red meat is linked to increased chances of heart-related diseases and how gut bacteria