A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests that moderate coffee consumption is not inherently harmful to heart health for most adults. Researchers emphasize the importance of limiting added sweeteners and considering individual factors like genetics.

A study reveals that environmental factors exert a cumulative influence on the cardiovascular system, as measured by coronary artery calcification. Experts suggest these neighborhood social determinants are as predictive of future health as personal health history.

New research indicates that protein consumption exceeding 22 percent of daily calories may activate immune cells that contribute to arterial hardening.