Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased risk of death
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been associated with increased risk of death in the past, but a new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) brings that risk into sharper focus....
View ArticleEating more homemade meals may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
If you eat more meals prepared at home, you may reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2015.
View ArticleFewer Americans than ever sticking to heart-healthy lifestyle, study finds
(HealthDay)—Americans are faring worse at maintaining heart-healthy lifestyles than they were two decades ago, a new study has found.
View ArticleCardiovascular disease on the rise as fewer people achieve ideal...
The number of people who have the ideal cardiovascular health score, as defined by the goals in the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7, has decreased during the last 20 years, according to a...
View ArticleLowering China's pollution could prevent about 900,000 cardiovascular deaths...
Air pollution is a leading cardiovascular disease risk factor in Beijing and urban China. Lowering air pollution to the level it was during the 2008 Beijing Olympics could prevent about 900,000...
View ArticleModerate coffee drinking may lower risk of premature death
People who drink about three to five cups of coffee a day may be less likely to die prematurely from some illnesses than those who don't drink or drink less coffee, according to a new study by Harvard...
View ArticleEndocrine experts call for more research into leading cause of infertility
More research is needed to better understand polycystic ovary syndrome - one of the leading causes of infertility, according to the Scientific Statement issued by the Endocrine Society.
View ArticleAir pollution and cardiovascular disease: Increased risk for women with diabetes
Air pollution is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and some people may be more susceptible to its effects than others. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard T....
View ArticleOptimistic outlook may boost recovery after heart attack
(HealthDay)—Having an optimistic attitude after a heart attack may be good for your health, Harvard researchers report.
View ArticleFree mobile app to improve the world's cardiovascular health
Leading cardiologist Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, has developed a free mobile application called "Circle of Health" to empower individuals around the globe to take action to comprehensively assess and...
View ArticleDietary cocoa flavanols improve blood vessel function in patients with kidney...
Consuming a beverage containing cocoa flavanols improves blood vessel function in patients with kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the...
View ArticleNHS Health Check study estimates 2,500 heart attacks and strokes prevented...
The first major evaluation of the NHS Health Check in England has found that the programme is effectively identifying people at risk of developing a major cardiovascular incident such as heart attack...
View ArticleAmerican College of Cardiology program to support cardiovascular disease...
The American College of Cardiology has launched a cardiovascular disease education and awareness program in China to prepare physicians and hospital systems for a nationwide health care shift that...
View ArticlePreventing cardiovascular disease in women—one physician's approach to...
Nanette K. Wenger, MD, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Emeritus, Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA), provides a comprehensive perspective on how to apply the many new and continuously...
View ArticleHeight influences risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer
Scientists at the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) and the Harvard School of Public Health describe the relationship of the worldwide increase in height with the development of leading chronic...
View ArticleReduced anxiety and depression for women participating in women-only cardiac...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. Women who have an acute coronary heart event may be more likely to die or to suffer complications during the initial recovery...
View ArticleHave national smoking bans worked in reducing harms in passive smoking?
The most robust evidence yet, published today in the Cochrane Library, suggests that national smoking legislation does reduce the harms of passive smoking, and particularly risks from heart disease....
View ArticleUncovering cardiovascular disease genetics
February is American Heart Month, a great time to take a closer look at cardiovascular disease (CVD). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 17.5 million people die each year from CVD,...
View ArticleNew study finds hydration levels affect cardiovascular health
Mild dehydration can impair vascular function nearly as much as smoking a cigarette, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition.
View ArticleStudy finds dancing halves chance of death from cardiovascular disease
A world first study has found people over the age of 40 who participate in dancing almost halve their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
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