Why Some Cancer Treatments Boost Risk of Heart Disease
A key class of cancer therapies may heighten cardiovascular risk by triggering damaging levels of inflammation in the heart.
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FDA Intensifies Sodium Reduction Efforts in Phase 2 Push
If finalized, the new voluntary targets aim to reduce sodium intake by approximately 20% compared to levels prior to 2021.
Early Insulin Therapy Cuts Cardiovascular Risks in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes can benefit from early insulin therapy to lower cardiovascular event risks, contrasting with current practices that prioritize lifestyle changes first.
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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.
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Obesity’s Duration Matters for Heart Risks
Research reveals that length of exposure to excess weight, not just obesity at a single point, impacts cardiovascular disease risks.
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Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Heart Disease Risk in Healthy People, Study Finds
Regular fish oil use was associated with an increased risk of developing AFib and stroke in those with no prior cardiovascular disease, although it may slow disease progression in those with existing heart conditions.
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Short Fuse? Here’s How Anger Is Harming the Heart
New NIH-funded research provides evidence that anger has a detrimental impact on heart health, confirming long-held suspicions.
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Younger Adults Facing Unexpectedly High Risks from Afib
Afib is more common and dangerous in people under age 65 than previously thought, new research finds.
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Medicare to Cover Wegovy for Patients at High Cardiovascular Risk
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it would allow health plans under Medicare Part D to cover Wegovy and other weight-loss medications if they receive FDA approval for an additional medically accepted indication.
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Severe Lung Infection from COVID Linked to Heart Damage
Researchers have a new understanding of the link between ARDS, a serious lung injury, and the kind of inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular complications.
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Routine Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Certain Patients Would Cut Stroke Risk
People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project, a consortium formed to develop an atrial fibrillation screening algorithm.
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