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More Evidence That an Artificial Sweetener Poses Heart Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – There's more evidence to suggest that the common artificial sweetener erythritol might pose dangers to consumers' hearts. The new study, involving 20 healthy adult...
Abacavir Use Linked to Increased Incidence of MACE
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – For patients with HIV in the Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) trial, use of abacavir was associated with an increased incidence of major adverse...
Urinary Metal Levels Linked to Increased Risk for CVD, Mortality
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – Urinary metal levels are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in...
Pediatric Heart Transplant Wait-List Mortality Has Declined Since 1999
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – Pediatric heart transplant (HT) wait-list mortality has declined, but the 2016 pediatric HT allocation policy revisions do not appear to be the reason, according to a study...
Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks
TUESDAY, Aug. 6, 2024 – Eating more fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure and improve heart health by reducing acid levels in the body, a new clinical trial finds. People who added two to four...
Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 2024 – Many people with disabilities aren’t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don’t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping the disabled, a new rev...
PREVENT Equations Reclassify Half of U.S. Adults to Lower ASCVD Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 2, 2024 – Use of the Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT) equations instead of the 2013 recommended pooled cohort equations for estimating the 10-year risk for...
Sit a Lot? Exercise Might Offset the Damage to Your Health
FRIDAY, Aug. 2, 2024 – People can offset hours spent sitting around with minutes of active exercise each week, a new study claims. Folks who are sedentary for eight or more hours daily can lower...
58.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Walked for Leisure in Past Week in 2022
WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – In 2022, 58.7 percent of adults walked for leisure in the past seven days and 16.2 percent of adults walked for transportation, according to a July data brief published by...
Risk for Psychiatric Disorder, Suicide Attempt Increased After CVD Hospitalization
THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 – Patients hospitalized for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have an increased subsequent risk for psychiatric disorders and suicide attempt, especially within one year, according...
Six in 10 U.S. Adults Say They Walk for Leisure, Exercise
WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal tally finds. Data from the 2022...
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests. People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher t...
Mediterranean Diet Aids Cardiovascular Health Measures in Children, Teens
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Mediterranean diet (MedDiet)-based interventions aid some cardiovascular health measures among children and adolescents, according to a review published online July 12...
Adiposity in Adulthood Linked to Adverse Cardiac Structure, Function
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Higher adiposity over adulthood is associated with adverse cardiac structure and function, according to a study published online July 16 in the European Heart Journal....
Active Commuters Have Lower Risks for Morbidity, Mortality
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Active commuters who cycle or walk to work have lower risks for morbidity and mortality, according to a study published online July 16 in BMJ Public Health. Catherine...
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