Search Result For: Jay Bhattacharya
Date: 2025/05/07 - 23:32
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Help Prevent Premature Heart Aging
Researchers have developed a method for measuring the heart's “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to the authors of a new study, premature aging of the heart is linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Date: 2025/05/02 - 00:32
Household Plastics Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk: 4 Ways to Limit Exposure
A new study says plastics found in common household products can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people ages 55 to 64. Experts say you can reduce your exposure to microplastics by avoiding processed foods and not using plastic utensils or bowls.
Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00
Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds
A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.
Date: 2025/03/24 - 23:00
Women's Heart Health More Affected by Lifestyle Risks Than Men, Study Finds
A new study suggests that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. Taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk, the researchers say.
Date: 2025/02/20 - 20:32
Heavy Smoking Linked to Unexplained Stroke in Young Adults, Study Finds
Researchers say the risk of an unexplained stroke is higher in younger adults who smoke, especially males and people ages 45 to 49. People who smoke the equivalent of 20 packs or more per year have even higher stroke risks.
