Medical research

The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression

People who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which play a critical role in brain function. Research has long shown a basis in the brain for aggressive and violent behavior, and ...

Cardiology

Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows

At first, no one thought Nina White had a heart attack. Every detail of that day 10 years ago, when she was just 51, is sharp in her memory. She thought the tightness in her chest was overexertion from multiple trips up the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study reveals right atrium changes in cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular disease has profound effects on the structure and function of the heart. While past research has mainly focused on the left ventricle and the coronary arteries, the effects of the disease on the right atrium ...

Cardiology

Video: Does intermittent fasting increase heart disease risk?

For years, people have used intermittent fasting to lose unwanted pounds, while others fast for religious reasons. The popular diet trend is generally safe, but some studies suggest that time-restricted eating could cause ...

Medications

Wegovy could be treating more than obesity

A new analysis found that the profound benefits of Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy for people at risk of heart attacks or strokes don't depend on the number of the scale—cardiovascular health improves whether people ...

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