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Caffeine, Coffee Linked to Lower Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 – Habitual coffee or caffeine intake is associated with a lower risk for new-onset cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CM), according to a study published online Sept. 17 in...
Buildup of Metals in Body Can Worsen Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 – Cadmium, uranium, cobalt: These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests. "Our findings...
Gestational Hypertension Tied to Higher Later Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – A self-reported history of gestational hypertension is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the annual...
A Few Cups of Coffee Per Day Might Help Your Heart
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – A few cups of coffee each morning can help protect a person against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Drinking three cups of coffee a day – or...
Positive Airway Pressure Use Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Positive airway pressure (PAP) utilization is associated with lower all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) incidence in older adults with...
Personality Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Risk With Type 2 Diabetes
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Personality traits can influence cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in BMJ Open Diabetes ...
Before and After Market Testing Rare for Cardiovascular Devices With Class I Recalls
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Cardiovascular devices with Class I recalls appear to be rarely subjected to premarket or postmarket testing, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in the Annals...
AI Can Use ECG Images to Define Risk for Cancer Therapy-Linked Cardiac Dysfunction
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – For patients undergoing treatment for certain types of cancer, artificial intelligence (AI) can use electrocardiographic (ECG) images to define the risk for cardiac...
Breast Arterial Calcifications May Be Marker for Future Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – Breast arterial calcifications (BAC) identified on mammography are associated with the development of both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events and risk...
Weekly Mobile Phone Use Increases Risk for New Cardiovascular Disease Over Time
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 – Weekly mobile phone usage is positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk over 12 years, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in...
Could Your Cellphone Be Harming Your Heart?
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 – Your cellphone might be harming your heart, a new study warns. People who regularly use a cellphone have a higher risk of heart disease, researchers found in a large-scale...
Recreational Drug Use Tied to Repeat Cardiovascular Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 -- Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the Eu...
High-Intensity Interval Training, Strength Exercise Beneficial in RA
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength exercise are beneficial for cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and overall...
New Blood Test Could Predict Women's 30-year Risk for Heart Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2024 – Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease? Yes, claims new research that found women with high levels of three specific blood m...
High, Long-Term Consumption of Caffeine May Pose Cardiovascular Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2024 – Long-term, daily intake of high levels of caffeine impacts recovery of heart rate and blood pressure following physical exertion, according to a study presented at ACC Asia...
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