Nutritionists view niacin, also known as vitamin B3, as a fundamental part of any diet. Consuming too much, however, could potentially be bad for the heart. 

The Heart Failure Society of America shared a new scientific statement about this topic, noting that many patients may require additional help.

Diet sodas made with artificial sweeteners are associated with an even higher risk of issues than sugar-sweetened sodas.

The FDA made a special announcement about its decision, describing the news as "a major advance for public health."

The newly cleared device is worn on the back of the arm and sends data directly to the user's smartphone. 

Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products. 

“It can be a challenging discussion to have with patients because there is evidence that cannabis has some therapeutic properties," one researcher said. "However, as suggested by this study, cannabis use also has significant cardiovascular risks.”  

CT calcium scoring provides valuable evaluations of intermediate-risk patients in addition to making good business sense for hospitals. Nauman Mushtaq, MD, an interventional cardiologist with Northwestern, shared his own experience with this technology.