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Urinary Incontinence Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Women
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Women suffering from urinary incontinence might have a greater risk of heart disease, a new study says. Women who struggle with bladder control are more likely to have...
Many ADHD Medications Lead to Increases in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Many pharmacological treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) lead to increases in hemodynamic signs, including blood pressure and pulse, according to...
Heart Disease Mortality Increases With Combined Day-Night Heatwaves
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Exposure-response curves reveal the impacts of daytime-only, nighttime-only, and compound heatwaves on cause-specific heart disease mortality, according to study published...
Home-Delivered Medical Meals Could Prevent Millions Of Hospitalizations A Year
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Home-delivered meals tailored to people’s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says. ...
Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain...
Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity? A Plant-Based Diet Can Extend Your Life, Study Says
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – People dealing with heart disease, diabetes or obesity are behind the eight ball when it comes to their chances of living longer. But they can improve their odds if they...
New Bill Targets Harmful Ingredients in California School Food
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Across California, kids are digging into lunches packed with chips, cookies and other ultra-processed snacks – but a new bill could soon change what’s on their trays. C...
America's Well-To-Do Have Less Heart Disease Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says. The top 20% of high-income,...
Most Americans Don’t Know These Heart Disease Risks, Survey Shows
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 – Many Americans don't realize how everyday habits and overlooked health issues can increase their risk for heart disease, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey. The...
Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Feb 5, 2025 – Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of...
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Self-Monitor Heart Health
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – The majority of U.S. adults use a device on a regular basis to monitor their heart health, but only one in four uses those data to have a conversation about their heart health...
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart p...
Cold Water Plunges Might Offer Some Benefit
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 – Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review suggests there’s some science to b...
Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death, according to a report from the American Heart Association published online Jan. 27 in Circulation. Seth S. Martin,...