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Latest evidence on risk factors, early intervention, and strategies to prevent heart failure before symptoms develop
Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among people 65 and older. Although it is commonly associated with advanced cardiovascular disease, it ...
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It's not just fat: Yo-yo dieting might mean losing muscle, too
Repeatedly losing and gaining weight may do more than frustrate dieters—it also accelerates muscle loss in middle-aged people, according to new UC San Francisco research that comes as weight-loss medications transform obesity ...
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Study finds 1 in 3 Americans without heart disease miss new cholesterol goals—and 3 in 4 go untreated
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham finds that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults without heart disease—and almost 4 in 5 of those who have already had a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event—have LDL, ...
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Beer, beans and seafood: Wastewater exposes hidden maps of community diets
A new study suggests what's flushed down the drain can offer a real-time snapshot of what communities are eating. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed ...
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Alzheimer's blood markers may reveal who benefits most from MIND diet
While everyone may benefit from a healthy diet, those with higher levels of Alzheimer's-related blood biomarkers may be more likely to benefit from a MIND diet intervention, according to a new study from the MIND trial. The ...
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Heart risk tools predict certain cancers about as well as they predict heart disease
Risk calculators that doctors use to estimate a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke work about as well for predicting certain cancers, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. The tools, ...
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Birdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefits
New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the ...
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Study: Few Americans engage in the arts on a typical day despite health benefits
Only about 1 in 20 Americans engage in arts or cultural activities on any given day, according to a new study analyzing two decades of national survey data—a surprisingly low figure for a behavior researchers increasingly ...
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Home delivered, medically tailored groceries improve diabetes control
A study by researchers at U.S. health insurance and medical services provider Kaiser Permanente, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ...
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Helping Hawaiʻi adults reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
For many adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, knowing where to begin can be one of the biggest obstacles to prevention. A new study from the Healthy Hawaiʻi Evaluation Team (HHET) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Thompson ...
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How ultra-processed food firms hoodwink us into thinking their products are 'healthier' than others
New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, shows how various sectors representing the ultra-processed food (UPF) ...
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A new plan for healthy aging starts before we're born
Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to ...
Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
Previous studies have found that caffeine is the world's most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine. The latest research supports the conclusion that, for ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Newly identified MRI biomarkers reveal physical brain changes from cognitive training, study finds
A new neuroimaging study published in the journal Brain Imaging and Behavior provides some of the first evidence that strengthening your brain health through daily habits rewires its physical architecture.
Jul 20, 2026
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More than half of US adults now eligible for statins under new guidelines, study finds
More than half of U.S. adults ages 30 to 79—about 87.5 million people—are now recommended for statins to prevent cardiovascular disease under newly updated clinical guidelines, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Collagen peptides support bone health for female runners
Collagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Green neighborhoods may help reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, new study finds
Pregnant women who live in greener neighborhoods may have lower levels of long-term stress, according to a new study led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University. The study found that greater exposure to residential greenery ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Weight around the belly is a better predictor of heart health than BMI, research indicates
Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) shows. Using waist-based ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Tailoring communication with Aboriginal people to improve diabetes self-management
Globally, the number of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is escalating. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are four times as likely to die from T2D or experience serious T2D-related disease as non-Indigenous ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Heavy TV watching associated with smaller brain structures, study finds
"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.
Jul 19, 2026
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Study shows where women live can shape heart health for decades
Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Jul 18, 2026
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New body index aims to move beyond BMI and works for babies too
Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used in public health and clinical settings as a simple tool to classify an individual's physical status based on their height and weight. Originally developed in the 1830s by Belgian mathematician ...
Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers ...
Jul 17, 2026
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A clear message—wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing ...
Jul 17, 2026
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