How Sex Chromosomes Shape Cancer Risk, Heart Health and Lifespan
The X and Y chromosomes may be best known for their role in determining biological sex, but scientists are finding that their influence reaches much…
cardiovascular health
Millions May Be Living with High Blood Pressure Without Knowing It
Researchers from Oxford Population Health have found that high blood pressure remains widely undetected, untreated or inadequately controlled in England. The team analysed clinic blood…
Chronic Stress May Fuel Inflammation and Damage Heart Health
The stresses and strains of everyday life may be leaving a hidden mark on the heart. New research suggests that chronic inflammation linked to lifestyle,…
Extreme Heat and Cold Tied to Increased Heart Failure Hospitalisation Risk
Short-term exposure to both cold and hot temperatures may increase the risk of hospitalisation for heart failure, according to a study published in JACC, the…