A phtalate used to make plastics softer has been linked to heart disease deaths around the globe, according to a new study.

Phthalates, which are found in cosmetics, food packaging and other common household plastics, are linked to early death from ...

Researchers estimate that exposure to phthalates contributes to 13 percent of all heart disease deaths in people between 55 ...

The paper linked phthalates, commonly found in plastics, to 350,000 deaths globally. But the data come with caveats.

Household plastics -- found in water bottles, food packaging, shampoos and toys -- could be contributing to hundreds of ...

An autopsy report confirms the main cause of actor Gene Hackman's death was heart disease and notes he was in the advanced ...

Guideline-recommended mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists remain underused in patients with HFrEF in the United Kingdom, ...

Exercise, proper diet and no smoking are keys to better heart health. Failure to conform to those ideals can lead to Chronic ...

In short, heart failure is a complicated condition, but catching it early is key. If you or someone you love notices ...

HealthDay News — Patients with heart failure experience worsening neuropsychological outcomes over six months, according to a study published online April 8 in Advances in Clinical and Experimental ...

That’s more than 13 percent of all global heart disease deaths that year. For their research, the study authors looked at ...

Plastic has long been part of everyday life, from food containers to medical tools. But in recent years, scientists have ...