Faced with common heart failure symptoms, most young adults wouldn't seek care
Alex Balmes' symptoms were uncommon for a 32-year-old—irregular heartbeat, fatigue, shortness of breath, bloating, unexpected weight gain.
Feb 3, 2026
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Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation: News and Research on Heart Disease Risk Factors
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Targeted testing for common molecule could improve cardiovascular risk prediction
Researchers at Keele University have said that more targeted use of testing for a common molecule could help to improve predictions of cardiovascular disease outcomes in patients at greatest risk.
Jan 29, 2026
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New clinical trial demonstrates that eating beef each day does not affect risk factors for type 2 diabetes
More than 135 million American adults are either living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), elevating the need for more evidence-based dietary guidance to help this growing population achieve optimal health and reduce ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poorer health than peers abroad
Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s report higher loneliness and depressive symptoms and show poorer memory and physical strength than earlier generations. Such declines are largely absent in peer countries, particularly ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight ...
Jan 23, 2026
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Can intimate relationships affect your heart? New study says 'yes'
With heart disease as the leading cause of death worldwide, there is growing recognition that recovery is not only physical but also emotional and social. A new study shows that strong and supportive relationships can indeed ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Psychosocial stress linked to early signs of heart inflammation in women
Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with cardiovascular disease—an association not observed in men, ...
Dec 4, 2025
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Researchers develop personalized model to predict risk of subsequent cardiovascular events
Despite advancements in treatment and prevention, patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) still have a particularly high risk of having another heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular ...
Oct 10, 2025
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How genetics and lifestyle drive dilated cardiomyopathy
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, has studied around 3,000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac ...
Aug 11, 2025
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Intermittent fasting as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting, says study
Intermittent fasting is as effective as traditional calorie-restriction diets for weight loss, according to a new review of evidence led by University of Toronto researchers.
Jul 10, 2025
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