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Risk for Cardiovascular Conditions Increased With Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 – Patients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open....

With Correct Measurements, Wine Really May Protect Heart

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 – A little wine every day can protect your heart health, a new study suggests. People who drank half to one glass of wine a day had a 50% lower risk of heart attack, stroke...

Decision Pathway Developed for Diagnosing, Managing Myocarditis

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – In a 2024 guidance document issued by the American College of Cardiology and published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, recommendations...

Distant Wildfires Tied to Increased Cardiopulmonary Disease

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 -- Increases in clinical encounters for cardiopulmonary disease are seen from exposure to remote wildfire smoke, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Network O...

Eat Less Meat, More Beans & Lentils for Protein, New USDA Guidelines Say

FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Beans, peas and lentils take center stage in newly proposed changes to dietary guidelines for Americans. In a report released this week by an advisory committee to the...

Persistent Smoking From Childhood to Age 24 Linked to Cardiac Injury

FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Persistent smoking from age 10 through 24 years is associated with increased odds of premature cardiac and structural injury, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in...

Staying Fit Can Keep Seniors' Brains Sharp

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible. A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older...

Model Including Polygenic Risk, Polysocial Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction

THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – A prediction model incorporating a polygenic risk score (PRS) and polysocial score (PSS), including social determinants of health and lifestyle-psychological factors,...

There's a 'Sweet Spot' for Daily Sugar Intake & Heart Health

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase a person’s risk ...

RSNA: Opportunistic Assessment of Aortic Calcium Predicts MACE

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2024 – A fully automated algorithm to quantify aortic artery calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans performed for other clinical purposes (opportunistic CT) can...

U-Shaped Association Seen for Alcohol Consumption, Cardiometabolic Disease

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – There is a U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) but no evidence for a causal association, according to a...

Irregular Sleep Linked to Increased Risk for Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Irregular sleep is associated with an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published online Nov. 26 in the Journal of...

GLP-1 RAs Reduce Risk for Clinically Important Kidney, CVD Outcomes

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reduce the risk for clinically important kidney and cardiovascular disease outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes,...

Consuming More Plant Than Animal Protein Cuts Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 – A higher plant-to-animal protein (P:A) ratio is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the American ...

Tibolone, Oral Estrogen-Progestin Therapy Linked to Risk for Heart Disease

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 – Use of tibolone or oral estrogen-progestin therapy is associated with an increased risk for specific cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online Nov. 27...

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