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Healthy Lifestyle Can Overcome Genetic Predisposition to Premature Death
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Adherence to healthy lifestyles can largely overcome the genetic risk for a shorter lifespan, according to a study published online April 29 in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine....
Brief Provocation of Anger Adversely Affects Endothelial Health
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – A brief provocation of anger has an adverse effect on endothelial cell health, according to a study published online May 1 in the Journal of the American Heart Association....
Spinal Cord Injury Damages Metabolism, and Scientists Now Know Why
MONDAY, April 29, 2024 – Patients with a spinal cord injury frequently develop diabetes and heart health problems, and researchers now think they know why. It appears that neuron activity following...
Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women's Brains Stay Strong
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Better heart health can lead to a sharper mind for middle-aged Black women, a new study says. Black women with worse heart health experienced a 10% decrease in their ability...
AI May Be Useful in Polypharmacy Management
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – ChatGPT shows promise in polypharmacy management and deprescribing medications among the elderly, according to a study published online April 18 in the Journal of Medical ...
Good Heart Health May Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Black Women
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Middle-aged Black women with better heart health are less likely to show a decline in mental function, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of...
Physical Ills Often Plague People With Schizophrenia, Bipolar
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Severe mental illness can contribute to a decline in a person’s physical health, with many chronic conditions slowly eroding their wellness, a new review finds. People with ...
Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) manufacturer payments to cardiologists are associated with increased use of LVADs by cardiologists who...
Higher Dietary Quality at Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower CVD Risk
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 – Higher diet quality at diagnosis of breast cancer is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and death, especially the Dietary Approaches to...
Gains in Heart Health Only Experienced by Higher-Income Populations
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Only higher-income populations experienced improvements in cardiovascular health from 1988 to 2018, according to a study published online April 3 in Circulation: ...
Arrythmias Are a Significant Comorbidity in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – For patients with adult congenital heart disease, arrythmias are a significant comorbidity and are associated with health care use and increased mortality, according to a...
Walking Your Way to Better Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say. “It is something you can easily fit i...
Acute Cardiac Event Reported in 22.4 Percent of Seniors Hospitalized With RSV
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – More than 22 percent of older hospitalized adults with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection experience an acute cardiac event, according to a study published online...
American College of Cardiology, April 6 to 8
The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from April 6 to 8 in Atlanta and attracted more than 12,000 participants, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...
Blood Loss Drives Higher Death Rate for Women During Bypass Surgeries
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – It's long been documented that women have a slimmer chance of surviving heart bypass surgery compared to men, and researchers believe that they now know why. Women tend to...
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