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.
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.
NIH research reveals new insights about how “bad” cholesterol works in the body, findings that could pave the way for more personalized treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Researchers conducted a study to determine if higher doses of vitamin D supplementation could reduce markers of cardiac injury and strain in older adults with low vitamin D levels.
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Read MoreA new study investigates the association between mobile phone use, risk of heart diseases, and modifiable lifestyle factors.
Read MoreA long-term study reveals that certain markers measured from a single blood draw can predict a woman’s future cardiovascular risk.
Read MoreResearch 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.
Read MoreNew progress in wearable blood pressure monitoring is enabled by flexible electronics and machine learning.
Read MoreJob strain and effort-reward imbalance at work were associated with a greater chance of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, finds a new study.
Read MoreIf finalized, the new voluntary targets aim to reduce sodium intake by approximately 20% compared to levels prior to 2021.
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