Heart Facts

Early menarche leads to increased risk of heart disease

Heart disease is one of the biggest killers worldwide, and much research is involved in investigating heart disease causes. The latest research has indicated that early menarche in women leads to an increased risk of heart disease and an increased risk of dying from heart disease.
Early menarche, termed as having your first period before the age [...]

Tomato pills to beat heart disease- the truth

Tomatoes have been shown to contain the beneficial lycopene which helps to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer, and now local newspapers are saying that tomatoes are indeed beneficial in preventing heart disease. Are they right or are they jumping the gun a little?
Lycopene is known as an antioxidant, and antioxidants have been shown [...]

Polycap may prevent heart disease

Heart disease is on the rise and leads to millions of deaths each year. One of the main causes of heart disease in Indians is a genetic mutation and it is estimated that by next year Indians will be the major cultural group with heart trouble.  Additionally high cholesterol and high blood pressure are other more [...]