Cardiology
Severe obesity and heart failure
(HealthDay)—Severe obesity appears to be an independent risk factor for heart failure, a new study suggests.
Sep 16, 2016
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Both statins and a Mediterranean-style diet can help ward off heart disease and stroke
If you've ever have the misfortune of a heart attack or are considered at risk of heart disease or stroke, your doctor will probably prescribe a statin drug, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), to lower your blood cholesterol ...
Sep 7, 2016
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Cardiology
China facing epidemic of heart disease, stroke
A 20-year rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China appears to have been spurred largely by increases in high blood pressure, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Increasing body mass ...
Aug 15, 2016
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Cardiology
Routinely measured lipids show contrasting associations with risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes
An analysis using genetics finds that increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and possibly triglyceride (TG) levels are associated with a lower risk of diabetes, ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Cardiology
New initiative aims to reduce repeat heart attacks
Every 42 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack. Just after noon on March 26, 2016, Julie Kubala, become one of those statistics. She's working now to ensure she doesn't become a different one – about 21 percent ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Cardiology
Low physical capacity second only to smoking as highest death risk
A 45 year study in middle-aged men has shown that the impact of low physical capacity on risk of death is second only to smoking. The research is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Jul 26, 2016
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Cardiology
Fluctuations in 'bad' cholesterol may be linked to worse brain health
Greater fluctuations in "bad" cholesterol levels may be linked to worse cognitive function in elderly adults, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Jul 18, 2016
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Cardiology
Blood glucose health is decreasing in obese adults; increasing risks for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular complications
Blood glucose health is deteriorating in obese adults, despite overall progress in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which may raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications, according to ...
Jul 13, 2016
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Diabetes
Review: Yoga benefits patients with type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Yoga benefits adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a review published online July 1 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.
Jul 12, 2016
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Cardiology
Your blood can reveal your risk for heart disease
When you visit your general practitioner you can get your blood analyzed for cholesterol and triglycerides, to get an idea of your risk for cardiovascular disease. With additional information about BMI, smoking habits and ...
Jun 29, 2016
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