Search Result For: transient ischemic attack
Date: 2025/06/02 - 19:31
Novel treatment may help treat hard-to-control hypertension, global trial shows
A novel treatment, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, safely and consistently lowered blood pressure in individuals with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension, a global phase 3 trial showed.
Date: 2025/06/01 - 18:31
Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk?
Following a diet higher in the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid may help support cardiometabolic health, and lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study indicates.
Date: 2025/05/31 - 00:00
Chronic Cannabis Use, Including Edibles, Linked to Endothelial Dysfunction
New research found a link between chronic cannabis use and endothelial dysfunction, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This association was present in cannabis users regardless of whether they smoked or ingested the substance.
Date: 2025/05/20 - 19:31
Replacing 30 minutes' sitting time with exercise may prevent second heart attack
A secondary heart attack could be prevented by replacing 30 minutes of sedentary behavior with light-intensity or moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity, or even with sleep.
Date: 2025/05/18 - 16:31
Semaglutide may reduce heart disease risk, even within first 6 months
Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after just six months of starting the medication, a new study indicates.
Date: 2025/05/17 - 01:32
Males Two Times as Likely to Die From ‘Broken Heart Syndrome,’ Study Finds
“Broken heart syndrome” carries a significant risk of death and serious complications. Although the condition appears to be much more common in women, men may be significantly more likely to die from it, according to new research.
Date: 2025/05/15 - 23:32
FDA Accepts Novo Nordisk’s Application for Oral Wegovy: 5 Things to Know
Federal regulators have accepted Novo Nordisk’s application to produce a pill version of its injectable weight-loss medication Wegovy. Experts say an oral medication for weight loss might be more cost effective and easier for people to use.
Date: 2025/05/13 - 23:32
First-Generation GLP-1 Drugs May Help Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers
First-generation GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, new research shows. Liraglutide, exenatide, and dulaglutide were 41% more effective at preventing obesity-related cancers.