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…
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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,…
Living Environment May Affect Women’s Heart Health for Decades, Study Suggests
Women who live in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods may face poorer heart health for decades and experience a faster decline as they approach menopause, according to…
The Role of Heart Health in Severe COVID-19 Outcomes During the Pandemic
Better heart health before the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a substantially lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to new research published in the…
Physical Function and Its Importance in Heart Failure Survival Prediction
Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) remains difficult at any age, especially among older adults. Doctors often rely on prediction models to estimate a patient’s…
Women Can Experience Heart Attacks Even With Less Plaque Than Men
Women may have less artery-clogging plaque than men, yet this does not necessarily shield them from heart disease, according to new research published in Circulation:…
South Asian adults in the U.S. show heart disease risk factors at younger ages
South Asian adults living in the United States were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by the age of 45…
Dietary Polyphenols May Support Lifelong Heart Health
People who regularly consume foods and drinks rich in polyphenols—such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil—may benefit from better long-term…
Stalking linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke in women
A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that women who reported being stalked or who obtained a restraining order…
Stand More, Live Better: Research Reveals Heart Benefits After Menopause
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego suggests that the simple act of standing up more frequently could offer measurable heart health…
Heart Health at Risk from Air Pollution Exposure
A groundbreaking study published today in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that prolonged exposure to air pollution…