To eat or not to eat is not the question, says a critic of 'low salt' theory

In some people, blood pressure rises when they visit the doctor.How do they deal with it?

A new surgical technique may be useful in treating high blood pres- sure (BP) when it does not respond to treatment, claims H Geiger of the J W Goethe University of Frankfurt, Germany. In the

According to a report, a moderate diet does not reduce cholesterol unless it is supplemented with exercise. Studies have shown that a healthy bloodstream carries low levels of "bad" cholesterol or

Swapping cells can save ailing hearts

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes are the major causes of death in China today. According to a report published by the national health economics institute, more

Overweight children face a greater risk of heart attacks than those of normal weight, reports a study from the US Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health conduc

New experiments try to predict our chances of developing heart problems

If you are health conscious, you will politely decline the offer. But what do the experts have to say?

Talking can raise our blood