Search Result For: cardiovascular events

Date: 2024/11/18 - 17:31

Drinking regular milk tied to higher heart disease risk in women

Women who drink 4 glasses of regular milk every day have a higher risk of heart disease, a new study has found. Fermented milk products, like yogurt, do not appear to have the same cardiovascular impact.

Date: 2024/11/17 - 11:00

5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

Experts from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as independent nutritionists explain what five factors contribute to a healthy diet and why.

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Date: 2024/11/15 - 21:31

Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk

GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, and SLGT2 inhibitor drugs like Jardiance have been linked with a lower risk of a second stroke or a heart attack in stroke survivors.

Date: 2024/11/14 - 16:00

Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

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Date: 2024/11/14 - 14:00

People with kidney disease, diabetes may develop heart disease 28 years earlier

People with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, or both of these conditions may have a higher cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk 8 to 28 years earlier than those without these conditions, a new study finds.

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Date: 2024/11/14 - 02:31

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study suggests.

Date: 2024/11/13 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological aging

People who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods experience faster rates of biological aging, a recent study has found.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 19:00

Researchers uncover new role of mutant proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

Findings could point to new ways to treat RAS-driven cancers.

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:31

Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

Date: 2024/11/11 - 22:00

Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better

New research indicates that 1 hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). While a small amount of exercise reduced AFib risk, study participants who exercised more reaped even greater benefits.