The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
Nov 27, 2024
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A large population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease—aortic stenosis (AS).
Nov 27, 2024
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Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, face brain health decline a decade earlier—from their mid 50s to mid 70s—than similarly affected women who are most susceptible from their mid 60s to mid ...
Nov 27, 2024
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You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders—strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 26, 2024
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A gene therapy approach to boosting the placenta is safe in monkeys, according to a new, short-term study, bringing the potential treatment closer to improving birthweights of human babies and sparing them the complications ...
Nov 26, 2024
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About 1.5 billion people globally experience some level of hearing loss—that's nearly 20% of the world's population. Losing the ability to hear can be devastating, and navigating potential treatments isn't always straightforward.
Nov 26, 2024
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Researchers are warning against the increasing use of antipsychotics, particularly in patients without ongoing psychiatrist review or physical health monitoring to detect early signs of heart disease and diabetes.
Nov 26, 2024
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Treating Australia's high blood pressure problem comes at a high annual cost of more than AUD1.2 billion, with patients covering 40% of the bill in out-of-pocket charges, and the taxpayer footing the remaining 60% through ...
Nov 25, 2024
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Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among those with a greater risk for stroke.
Nov 25, 2024
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