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Increased Risk for CVD Seen for Women With Premenstrual Disorders

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – Women with premenstrual disorders (PMDs) have an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), according to a study published online July 11 in Nature Cardiovascular...

Consistent Physical Activity Lowers Risk Of Death

TUESDAY, July 15, 2025 — Adults who are consistently physically active have an overall lower risk of premature death, even if they pick up the habit later, a new evidence review says. People who get r...

Consistent Physical Activity Linked to Reduced All-Cause, CVD Mortality

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 – Consistently and increasingly accumulated physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduced risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a...

Experts Say There’s No Safe Amount of Processed Meat

THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 — A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published r...

Almost 15 Percent of U.S. Seniors Use Aspirin for Primary Prevention

THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Almost 15 percent of U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 years are taking aspirin for primary cardiovascular disease prevention, according to a brief report published in the July 1...

Excess Weight Increases Risk of Health Double-Whammy Among Older Women

TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 — Older women carrying excess weight have a higher risk of a life-threatening double-whammy, a new study says. Women past menopause with a higher body mass index (BMI) were more ...

Adiposity-Linked Breast Cancer Risk Higher for Women With CVD

MONDAY, July 7, 2025 – Women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a substantially higher adiposity-associated risk for breast cancer, according to a study published online July 7 in Cancer. Emma...

Degree of Weight Loss Affects Tirzepatide-Linked Cardiometabolic Risk Improvement

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 – For adults with obesity or overweight, tirzepatide-linked improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors are associated with the degree of weight reduction, according to a...

Body Fat Percentage Better Predictor of 15-Year Mortality Than BMI

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 – For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online June 24 in the Annals...

Severe Bleeding After Delivery Linked To Long-Term Heart Health Problems

MONDAY, June 30, 2025 — The health of women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth can remain in peril for up to 15 years afterward, a major new evidence review says. Women who survive p...

High-Fiber Diet Reduces Risk of Hardened Arteries

FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — Noshing on veggies, grains, beans and other high-fiber foods can help your heart as well as your gut health, a new study says. People with low-fiber diets are more likely to h...

32 Percent of U.S. Adults Consumed Fast Food on a Given Day in 2021 to 2023

FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 – Over 30 percent of adults and children consumed fast food on a given day during August 2021 to August 2023, according to two reports from the National Center for Health...

Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 — Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows.  The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of st...

Infertility Tied To Heart Problems In Women

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Infertility appears linked to women’s risk of heart problems, an evidence review suggests. Women who are infertile have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, with t...

Researchers Quantify Magnitude of Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Cannabis

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 – Cannabis use is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a systematic review based on real-world data published online June 17 in Heart....

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