Medications
Wegovy lowered users' heart risks in new trial
A large clinical trial weighing the medical merits of the obesity drug Wegovy has unearthed a significant positive side effect.
Aug 8, 2023
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News tagged with cardiovascular health
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Wearables will transform health, but change brings challenges, say researchers
In a series of three editorials published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the international team of scientists discuss issues facing the wearables field including lack of standardization of devices and data, disconnects ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Survey of CVD programs finds more resources needed for heart disease and stroke risk in youth
More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital.
Aug 7, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Team develops effective cigar warning signage
A new study published by UNC Family Medicine's Sarah Kowitt, Ph.D., MPH, and colleagues looked at the impact of different types of warning signs for large and premium cigars sold individually at the point of sale. The team's ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Influenza shows no seasonality in tropics, posing challenges for health care
In temperate climates, like North America and Europe, flu season starts in the fall, peaks in the winter and ends in the spring. While public health officials have generally assumed that influenza is also seasonal in tropical ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Health
Breastfeeding helps mother's cardio health for three years or more
A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
Aug 3, 2023
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Health
Your home, and where it's located, may affect your health
They say home is where the heart is. But can a person's home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?
Aug 1, 2023
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Health
Study shows both men and women who are vegetarian face increased risk of hip fracture
Both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet face a 50% greater risk of a hip fracture compared to people who regularly eat meat, according to the results of a large-scale study.
Jul 31, 2023
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Health
Q&A: What to know about air quality alert days
Wildfire smoke, smog and pollution are increasingly present in the air we breathe. What is this polluted air doing to our bodies? Two University of Chicago Medicine pulmonary experts—Director of Rhinology and Allergy Jayant ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is venting good for your health?
Venting—the release of negative, pent-up emotions—can feel good. But is it actually good for you? Or does it do more harm than good to dwell on negative thoughts and feelings?
Jul 29, 2023
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