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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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How to Gauge Women’s Heart Disease Risk 30 Years Out

A long-term study reveals that certain markers measured from a single blood draw can predict a woman's future cardiovascular risk.

New Studies Unravel Alcohol’s Complex Effects on the Heart

Two new studies reveal potential mechanisms behind alcohol-induced heart arrhythmias and the impact of estrogen on alcohol-related heart dysfunction.

Early Adulthood Weight Gain Impacts Heart Health More Than Later Obesity

Weight gain in early adulthood causes long-term heart damage that surpasses the effects of being overweight later in life, research finds.

Sleep Apnea Increases Heart Disease Risk Even in Young Adults

A new study assessed the prevalence of probable OSA and its relationship with cardiovascular disease in young adults aged 20-40 and those older than 40.

Record Summer Heat Poses Deadly Risk to Heart Health, Experts Warn

With record-breaking temperatures already hitting much of the United States, health experts are urging the public to take precautions as extreme heat increases the risk of heart-related illnesses and deaths.

Elevated Blood Pressure Common in Young Athletes

A study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Care of the Athletic Heart conference reveals that a significant portion of young athletes are at risk of hypertension.