“Congratulations… You survived bypass surgery! Here, have a burger.” I often hear some version of the above from friends and acquaintances: during…

The following is an excerpt from How Not to Die, which was released by Flatiron Books. Thanks in part to the American Heart Association’s recommendation…

Most people have heard and read that olive oil is healthy, and that they should be consuming it often. This common misconception…

Over 25 years ago, I embarked on a career as an invasive cardiologist skilled in placing first balloons and then stents in…

According to a new report: In the past three years, vegetarian menus saw a “66 percent growth at restaurants while 51 percent…

This article is adapted from a column originally published in The Crimson White. Going vegan once sounded like a nearly impossible feat…

Chest pain that occurs a few hours after a meal is called postprandial angina, and there have been records of it in medical…

Many people equate eating fish with doing something good for their health. This may be due to the illusion that fish swim…

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report today that places processed meat in the highest of five possible classifications of cancer-causing…

The following is an excerpt from Proteinaholic, which was released by HarperOne. Can you believe people actually avoid fruit in an attempt to lose…

Dr. Kim Williams, president of the American College of Cardiology and chief of cardiology at Rush University, advocates a plant-based diet for…

Eating differently from the rest of the world can feel like a challenge, but with a little strategy, it can be easy…