Hidden Muscle Fat Tied to Heart Disease, Regardless of BMI
A study has identified intermuscular fat—fat stored within muscles—as a significant risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, and death, independent of body mass index.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Commission Calls for Overhaul of Obesity Diagnosis Criteria
A global commission has proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity that goes beyond the traditional reliance on body mass index.
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Drug Protects Mice from Heart Failure Post-Heart Attack
Cedars-Sinai investigators identify a potential way to avert heart failure for survivors of heart attacks.
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Most Americans Don’t Share Heart Monitoring Data With Their Doctor
A survey reveals that while nearly two-thirds of Americans regularly use heart monitoring devices like smartwatches and blood pressure monitors, only 25% share this data with their healthcare providers.
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Cardiac Rehab Use Drops as Out-of-Pocket Costs Increase
Patients with higher out-of-pocket costs attended fewer cardiac rehabilitation sessions and were less likely to complete the program, a study finds.
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