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Are energy drinks bad for your health?
Energy drinks are a multibillion-dollar industry and are the most consumed supplement not under the control of the Food and Drug Administration other than multivitamins. It's a bit like the "Wild West" in the sense that energy ...
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Oncology & Cancer
New radiotherapy technique aims to protect the heart during lung cancer treatment
A new study presented at ESTRO 2025 introduces the RAPID-RT study, which uses an innovative rapid-learning approach to evaluate the impact of treatment modifications in radiotherapy. The paper also appears in Radiotherapy ...
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Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure and cold tolerance
A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could help them survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to ...
May 2, 2025
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Is your heart aging too fast? MRI technique reveals how unhealthy lifestyles can add decades
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of uncovering the "true age" of a heart using MRI.
May 2, 2025
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Balloon-assisted procedure found safe and effective for patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement
New data from a large, international registry showed balloon-assisted anterior mitral leaflet modification (BATMAN) was safe, effective, and resulted in shorter procedure times among patients undergoing transcatheter mitral ...
May 2, 2025
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Large-scale heart failure initiative boosts use of lifesaving medications
About 6.7 million adults in the U.S. are living with heart failure, and that number is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030.
May 2, 2025
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Early transcatheter aortic valve replacement reduces cardiovascular events in asymptomatic aortic stenosis patients
New analysis from the EARLY TAVR trial showed patients between the age of 65 and 70 years old derived the most benefits of a strategy of early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) compared to other ...
May 2, 2025
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Exploring the link between poor oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease
The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health ...
May 1, 2025
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One in four patients in early cardiogenic shock may experience poorer outcomes
In one of the largest studies of early cardiogenic shock (CS) patients, where blood flow is still functioning to vital organs, researchers demonstrated that 26% experienced worse outcomes, including care escalation, CS deterioration, ...
May 1, 2025
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Stenting improves long-term survival for patients with complete blockages undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved long-term survival and fewer cardiac arrests at one year. The late-breaking data were presented ...
May 1, 2025
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Single antiplatelet therapy reduced risk in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by half
Findings from the Transfusion Requirements in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TRITAVI) registry demonstrate that single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated ...
May 1, 2025
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JAK inhibitors show no increased cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients, large international study finds
An international research team led by Geneva University Hospital found no increase in cardiovascular events during the first two years of treatment with Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) compared to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors ...
'No-touch' vein harvesting has meaningful benefits for heart bypass patients, finds study
'No-touch' vein harvesting significantly reduces the risk of graft failure up to three years after coronary artery bypass surgery compared with conventionally harvested vein grafts, finds a study from China published by The ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Childhood trauma linked to increased substance use, unexpected effects on heart rate and blood pressure in adolescents
A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals that childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Engineers develop wearable heart attack detection technology
Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. That's where a new technology from the University of Mississippi comes in to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional methods.
Apr 30, 2025
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Scientists develop a new model to study hypertension and aortic aneurysms
Oxidative stress can occur when our cells are exposed to harmful molecules called "reactive oxygen species" over time. These reactive oxygen species can damage cells and are found in important disease states, such as high ...
Apr 30, 2025
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AHA stands together with Arkansas and against the soda industry to reduce sugary drink consumption
The American Heart Association, committed to changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, is standing with Arkansas health officials in their efforts to reduce sugary drink consumption in the face of fierce opposition ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Egg white hydrolysates show promise as natural antihypertensive agents
Hypertension is a major public health concern, affecting millions worldwide and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It is typically characterized by persistent high blood pressure, which can ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.
Apr 29, 2025
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Genetic predisposition to higher muscle strength may lower the risk of cardiovascular mortality
A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular ...
Apr 29, 2025
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AI-ECG aids early heart issue detection in women
Every year, some mothers die after giving birth due to heart problems, and many of these deaths could be prevented. The ability to screen for heart weakness before pregnancy could play a crucial role in identifying women ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Stroke in young people is not that rare, says stroke specialist
People typically think of stroke as an elderly person's ailment. Stroke risk does increase by age, but young adults (ages 18–55) can have strokes, too. In fact, the proportion of strokes affecting young adults in the United ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Risk-factor changes could prevent the majority of sudden cardiac arrests
A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local environment, offers compelling ...
Apr 29, 2025
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New machine-learning algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
An automated machine-learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Clotbuster drug shows promising results for treating platelet-rich ischemic strokes in mice
A new clotbusting drug tested on mice has been shown by University of Manchester scientists to be significantly better at treating ischemic stroke than existing therapies.
Apr 29, 2025
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