Cardiology
Gulf War illness may increase risk for heart disease or stroke
Military veterans with Gulf War illness may face a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and several risk factors, a new study suggests.
Oct 2, 2023
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Coronary Heart Disease
Health
Swap red meat for Quorn protein to improve heart health and reduce waist circumference, study finds
People looking to reduce their cholesterol and trim fat from around their waist could try swapping meat for Quorn protein, according to the findings from a new study by Northumbria University, Newcastle, published in the ...
Sep 29, 2023
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Cardiology
New guide to home-based cardiac care is released
The health care landscape has undergone rapid changes in recent years, requiring clinicians and stakeholders to consider innovative ways to provide care in traditional and non-traditional settings. The American College of ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Job frustrations can really be a heartbreaker for men
A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests.
Sep 23, 2023
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Medications
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), high-intensity statins are underutilized in routine care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Sep 19, 2023
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Health
56 million Americans unknowingly exposed to secondhand smoke, finds study
More than half of American adults have been recently exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke—and the vast majority of them were unaware, according to new research.
Sep 18, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Researchers develop automated measure of sleep studies to determine severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a novel, automated measure of analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity and risk of mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic sleep disorder that affects ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Cardiology
High-risk heart failure patients should receive implantable defibrillators sooner, says study
Lifesaving implantable defibrillators should be given to heart failure patients at highest risk of heart rhythm problems at an earlier stage in their treatment, according to a new study.
Sep 11, 2023
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Cardiology
What is myocarditis?
Myocarditis is a serious but rare heart condition that impacts 10 to 20 out of every 100,000 Americans. For comparison, coronary artery disease, which is the most common heart disease in the U.S., affects 100 out of every ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Cardiology
High blood pressure while lying down linked to higher risk of heart health complications
People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Sep 7, 2023
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