Americans optimistic about heart health prospects, but face an uphill battle, survey suggests
Americans could be facing an uphill battle when it comes to protecting their heart health as they age, a new Cleveland Clinic poll reveals.
Feb 6, 2026
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Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation: News and Research on Risk Factors
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New guidance urges faster diagnosis for women under 50 with heart attacks
A major global review has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed and treated—particularly for premenopausal women. The American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new scientific statement ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Arachidonic + docosahexaenoic acid cuts risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity by nearly half
Arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) decrease the risk for severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely preterm infants by nearly half, according to a research letter published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Feb 4, 2026
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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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New genetic tools offer more accurate breast cancer prediction for women of African ancestry
Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry. This is often due to a combination of factors, including failure of ...
Feb 2, 2026
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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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Genetic obesity risk fails to predict short-term weight loss, study finds
Kanagawa University of Human Services-led researchers found short-term BMI reductions after an eight-to-12-week low-carbohydrate diet plus resistance-training program. BMI moved downward across the program while a derived ...
