Is Your Heart Ageing Ahead of Schedule?
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a pioneering method to measure the ‘true age’ of the heart using MRI technology. Detailed…
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Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths
According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000…
Recent research connects sugary beverages to millions of diabetes and heart disease incidents worldwide
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, published in…
Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators suggests…
New Research Links Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Intake to Reduced Risk of Cardiometabolic Illnesses
According to recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism by the Endocrine Society, regular consumption of moderate amounts of coffee and…
Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually
The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of new strokes rising to approximately 11.9 million…
Declines in Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Over Three Decades Exclude Lower Income US Adults
Over the past three decades, while heart disease mortality has sharply decreased across the United States, a recent study highlights that these cardiovascular benefits have…
Chances of Anxiety and Suicide Attempts Could Increase Substantially Following Hospitalization for Heart Issues
In an enlightening study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, it was discovered that individuals hospitalized for heart disease, stroke, or other…
Charting the Heart to Avert Damage from Heart Attacks
Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have developed an unprecedented integrated map of heart cells, shedding light on the processes behind…
Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Depression at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next two decades compared to those who do not…
Blood Analysis May Forecast Likelihood of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Measuring the level of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood, can provide predictive insights into an individual’s risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a…
Constructing a Framework for Metabolic Health: From Mice to Humans
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by a collection of risk factors that heighten the likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other significant…