A common genetic mutation linked to alcohol intolerance may also play a far more dangerous role in heart disease than previously understood. The American Heart Association’s new heart diet guidelines stress early lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease. Key advice includes cutting sugar, avoiding alcohol, limiting processed foods, and ...

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For decades, alcohol, especially red wine, has been believed to have protective effects on the heart. However, modern, high-quality research conducted between 2018 and 2024 has changed the medical ... New York Post: Ditching alcohol and medicating sooner could prevent this disease, experts believe Portland Press Herald: The overlooked link between alcohol, heart health and medical costs Times Now on MSN: No alcohol, less sugar: New US heart diet rules you can’t ignore No alcohol, less sugar: New US heart diet rules you can’t ignore Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for traditional heart disease risk factors and genetics, according to new ...