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Space Travel May Not Be Healthy for Heart Muscle

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 – Long-term space travel to Mars could be bad for astronauts’ hearts, a new zero-gravity study shows. After a month at the International Space Station, a set of 48 b...

Childhood Trauma Tied to Worse Health, Risks Later in Life

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 – Childhood adversity is associated with worse biological health and an elevated risk for many major health problems, according to a study published in the January 2025...

Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Higher for Seniors With Cancer

MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 – The incidence of a composite cardiovascular disease (CVD) end point is increased among older adults with cancer, especially those with metastatic, hematological, and lung...

High Levels of Well-Being Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease

FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 – High levels of well-being may protect against the risks for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal of the American ...

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...

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