Inhaler drugs, one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase the risk of fatal heart complications and stroke, a study found.

The drugs under scrutiny are tiotropium, sold as Spiriva Handihaler by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and ipratropium, sold by Boehringer under the brand name Atrovent. Also known as inhaled anticholinergics, the drugs work by relaxing the muscles around constricted airways and relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath

Bisphenol A (BPA), the most controversial chemical widely used in baby bottles, plastic food and drink containers, has been linked for the first time with increased rates of heart disease, diabetes and liver abnormalities in adults.

A team of British toxicologists analysed findings from an American survey of 1,455 adults and found that adults with the highest concentrations of BPA in their urine had nearly triple the odds of cardiovascular disease, compared with those with the least amounts of the compound in their systems

Regular brushing of teeth can reduce your chances of developing heart disease, says a new study.

Researchers from the University of Bristol in Britain say that failing to scrub one's teeth can result in the formation of up to 700 different bacteria in the human mouth that in turn can trigger heart disease

Tiny particles in air pollution can be dangerous for people with heart attack as it can hinder their heart's ability to conduct electrical signals, Harvard University researchers report.

The tiny particles emitted from air pollution can cause ST-segment depression in people with serious coronary artery disease. This dysrhythmia can indicate inadequate blood flow to the heart or inflammation of the heart muscle, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association

Scientists have changed a pancreas cell into an insulin-producing cell, a breakthrough that could ultimately shift treatment options for a variety of diseases away from stem cells.

The Harvard University scientists who developed the technique believe that someday doctors might be able to treat diseases like diabetes, Parkinson's disease and heart disease using the patient's own cells without turning to stem cells taken from embryos