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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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Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Heart and Lung-Related Doctor Visits

Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires in June 2023 led to a 20% rise in medical visits for lung and heart conditions in Maryland.

Quitting Smoking Lowers Atrial Fibrillation Risk

Surprisingly, researchers found that those who quit smoking during the study had an 18% lower risk of AFib than people who smoked.

A-Fib Far More Common Than Previously Thought

In the first national estimate in two decades, UCSF reports that three times as many Americans have atrial fibrillation than previous estimates.

Regular Mobile Phone Use Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk. Why?

A new study investigates the association between mobile phone use, risk of heart diseases, and modifiable lifestyle factors.

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep Linked to 19% Lower Heart Disease Risk

Research shows that people who “catch up” on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by one-fifth.

Gut Microbiome Linked to Heart Failure Risk Through Novel Mechanism

Researchers identify how gut bacteria byproduct PAG interacts with previously unknown sites on heart cell receptors, advancing understanding of cardiovascular disease development.

Popular Artificial Sweetener Increases Blood Clot Risk, Study Finds

The common sugar substitute increases platelet activity and the risk of thrombosis, raising concerns about its cardiovascular safety, new research finds.