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Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Linked to Markers of Neurodegeneration
TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 – Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is associated with brain imaging markers of neurodegeneration, according to a study published online March 26 in Neurology. Amber Yaqub, from...
New Drug May Cut Sudden Heart Risk by 94%
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 – A new drug may help protect millions of people from heart attacks and strokes by lowering a little-known risk factor in the blood. The drug, made by Eli Lilly and called...
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...
ACC: Screening Mammograms + AI May ID Cardiovascular Disease
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – Automated deep learning-based quantification of breast arterial calcification (BAC) on routine screening mammograms may allow for opportunistic screening for...
Colon Cancer Increases Risk Of Heart-Related Death
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 – Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form of the disease, the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. But patients diagnosed with colon cancer also need to...
Mammograms Can Help Assess Women's Heart Health As Well
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – Mammograms can be used to screen for more than just breast cancer, researchers say. The X-ray breast scans also can be used to assess calcium deposits in arteries, which is...
Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says. Women with poor health have...
Plant-Based Diets Increase Odds of Healthy Aging
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Higher adherence to plant-based diets is associated with improved physical and mental health in older age, according to a study published online March 24 in Nature Medicine....
Food Insecurity Tied to Incident Cardiovascular Disease Events
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Food insecurity is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, even when adjusting for sociodemographic factors, according to a study published online...
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 – Top 20 percent income earners with college degrees have the lowest prevalence of adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, according to a study published online March 6...
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,...
Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests. One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical...
What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
SATURDAY, March 8, 2025 – Cardiovascular disease is a general term that refers to many different types of heart problems. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, one...
Higher Intake of Butter Linked to Increased Mortality
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 – Higher intake of butter is associated with increased mortality, according to a study published online March 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine to coincide with the American Heart...
Study Finds No Spike in Cardiac Arrest in Athletes During Pandemic
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 – A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the...
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