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How Persistent Asthma Might Harm the Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2022
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Persistent asthma may take a toll on the heart, not just the lungs, a new study suggests.
When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke, researchers say.
The car...
6 'Heart-Healthy' Supplements Flop in Cholesterol Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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Folks taking dietary supplements intended to help their heart health are just wasting their money, a new clinical trial suggests.
Six supplements widely promoted as heart-healthy — fish oil, cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, plant sterols and red yeast rice — didn't do a t...
Experimental Pill May Be New Way to Control Cholesterol
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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Millions of people take daily medication to lower their cholesterol levels and prevent heart attacks, but there hasn't been a drug that targets a dangerous type of cholesterol in the blood known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).
That's why a new study of an investigational dr...
Is Surgery Always Necessary for Folks With Chronic Angina?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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Folks suffering chest pain from clogged arteries appear to have some true flexibility in choosing the medical care that's right for them, researchers report.
That's because their overall risk of death is about the same whether they choose aggressive surgical treatment or...
COVID Drug Paxlovid Might Interact With Heart Meds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2022
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The COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid has been a game-changer in the global pandemic, shielding high-risk patients from the coronavirus' most devastating effects.
Biggest Study Yet Finds No Link Between Statins, Muscle Aches
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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Cholesterol-lowering statins are proven lifesavers, but they've also gained a reputation for causing muscle aches and pains in a good number of patients.
That reputation is undes...
Loneliness Can Be a Real Heartbreaker, Cardiac Experts Warn
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 5, 2022
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Social isolation and loneliness put people at a 30% higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death from either, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) warns.
The statement also highlights the lack of data on interventions that could improve he...
Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests.
The study of nearly 4,000 older Ame...
8/8 -- Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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Women who are their own bosses might have healthier hearts to show for it, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 4,600 working U.S. women, found that those who were self-employed typically got more exercise and were less likely to be
Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Next time you work out, maybe take a 15-minute sauna when you're done for extra heart health benefits.
That's the main finding of research out of Finland. It found taking a sauna confers additional cardiovascular benefits over exercise alone.
The new study didn't l...
Fewer Americans Are Dying of Heart Disease Than a Decade Ago
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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Deaths from heart-related causes have dropped over the past 20 years, though differences persist by race and ethnicity as well as where people live and their access to care.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), which partially funded the research, detailed the r...
Only 7% of American Adults in Good Cardiometabolic Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Less than 7% of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape, and new research warns the trend is only getting worse.
Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term t...
Boomers Sicker Than Their Parents Were at Same Age
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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There's some discouraging news for baby boomers.
Americans born between 1948 and 1965 are more likely than the generations that preceded them to have multiple health problems as they age, a
No Sign 1 Year of Testosterone Supplements Cause Heart Trouble: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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One year of testosterone therapy for men with low levels of the hormone does not appear to increase their risk for heart problems, British researchers found.
"We were unable to find evidence ... that testosterone increases risks of mortality or cardiovascular and/or cere...
Surviving Childhood Cancer Can Take Toll on Adult Heart
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have a higher risk of heart problems than other adults, but are much less likely to be treated for heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, new research shows.
The findings highlight the ne...
Gene Tests Could Spot 1 Million Americans at Risk of High Cholesterol
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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A combination of genetic testing and health screenings could identify more than 1 million U.S. adults with an inherited risk for a cholesterol disorder that increases their risk for premature heart attack and death, according to a new study.
About 1 in 250 Americans may ...
Obesity May Be Affecting Heart Health in Kids as Young as 6
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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As early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly...
Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
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The toll of child abuse is wide-ranging and long-lasting. Researchers warn that childhood abuse is tied to high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes in adulthood, raising odds for heart disease and stroke.
In contrast, those who grew up in nurturing homes are less likely to h...
Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia.
Amassing tho...
Avocados Do a Heart Good, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- March 30, 2022
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Avocado toast has become the favored breakfast of the healthy and fit, and now new research suggests their choice may protect their hearts.
People who ate half an avocado t...
Drink Up! Daily Coffee Tied to Longer, Healthier Life
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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In yet another finding that highlights the health perks coffee can brew, new studies show that having two to three cups a day not only wakes you up, it's also good for your heart and may help you live longer.
In this largest ever analysis of nearly 383,000 men and women ...
Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson's-Like Symptoms
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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Millions of people taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may get an unanticipated benefit: They may be less likely to develop movement and balance problems like those seen in Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.
The study looked at the relationship between...
People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study
- March 17, 2022
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Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.
Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and u...
Triglycerides a Stroke Danger, Even With Statin Treatment
- March 17, 2022
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Stroke survivors may be watching their "bad" cholesterol, but a new study suggests another type of blood fat could put them at risk of a repeat stroke within the next year.
Mammograms Can Also Highlight Heart Risks: Study
- March 16, 2022
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Your annual screening mammogram may do more than spot breast cancer early - it may give you a heads up on your heart disease risk, too.
Are Health Care Apps in Your Future?
- March 4, 2022
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Are you managing a chronic health problem, be it obesity or diabetes or heart disease or asthma?
There's likely an app for that.
Health apps are becoming more and more sop...
Too Many Americans Are Getting 'Low-Value' Medical Tests, Procedures
- February 23, 2022
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When your cardiologist orders a test, do you stop to ask why you need it? You probably don't - but perhaps you should, according to a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Too many Americans receive heart tests and treatments that do little good, and more...
Study Finds No Heart Benefit From Veggies. Nutritionists Disagree.
- February 21, 2022
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Eating vegetables may not help protect you against heart disease, according to a new study that's triggered strong reactions from critics.
The analysis of the diets of nearly...
Did Your Gene Screen Turn Up Dangerous DNA? Study Finds Real Risk Is Low
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Most gene variants that have been labeled "pathogenic" may make only a small difference in a person's risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests.
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road.
And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to
Unhealthy Heart May Be Bigger Threat to Women's Brains Than Men's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 6, 2022
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What's good for the heart is good for the brain, and a new study suggests that connection might be especially critical for women.
The study, of more than 1,800 adults in their 50s and 60s, found that those with heart disease, or risk factors for it, generally showed a gr...
COVID Helps Drive Nearly Two-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2021
- Full Page
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) - - COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death for Americans and has shortened life expectancy by nearly two years, a drop not seen since World War II, a new government report shows.
Life expectancy dropped from 78.8 in 20...
With Certain Oils Gone, Margarine May Now Be Healthier Than Butter
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2021
- Full Page
Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter, a new study suggests.
Many Home Health Care Workers in Poor Health Themselves
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2021
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They take care of others, but many U.S. home health care workers say they're not in good shape themselves, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed self-reported data collected from nearly 3,000 home health care workers in 38 states between 2014 and 2018 and found that mo...
Advances in Care, Impact of COVID Highlights of Latest Cardiologists' Meeting
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic, heart-healthy eating, and better ways to treat and prevent heart disease were among the hot topics that emerged during the American Heart Association's annual meeting this week.
"I was at the sessions yesterday, I was actually in clinic this mornin...
Why Are Young Black Americans Becoming Less Heart-Healthy?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 9, 2021
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Young, Black Americans are experiencing significant spikes in obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking, all risk factors for heart attack and stroke.
Between 2007 and 2017 -- before the COVID-19 pandemic and the concerns it has created -- hospitalized Black Americans aged 18...
Think a Little Alcohol Might Be Healthy? Think Again
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2021
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Wine lovers, beer drinkers and those who enjoy a martini now and then have long been told that moderate drinking beats total abstinence.
Unfortunately, new German research is throwing some cold water on that advice, finding that premature death among non-drinkers is like...
Lengthening Menstrual Cycles Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Health
- Robert Preidt
- October 13, 2021
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The length of a woman's menstrual cycle as she nears menopause could reflect her future risk of heart disease, researchers report.
Some women's menstrual cycles become longer as they approach menopause, while others' cycles remain stable. This new study found that the wo...
Obese? Lose Lots of Weight, Watch Your Heart Risks Drop
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
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It's no secret that excess weight is bad for the heart. But a new study suggests that obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight may reverse the related cardiovascular risks.
Researchers found the odds for high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol were simil...
What Blood Sugar Levels Best Protect Against Heart Trouble in Those With Diabetes?
- Cara Murez
- September 30, 2021
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For people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal blood sugar target to prevent another one or a heart attack, a South Korean study finds.
To determine average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months, the study team used the hemoglobin A1C te...
Dairy Foods May Be Good for You After All
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2021
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You remember the ad. It asked if you've "got milk?" and said that "milk does a body good."
So, does it? New research suggests it might.
In the study, people who consumed more dairy fat actually had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who dran...
4 Out of 10 Adults With No Known Heart Disease Have Fatty Hearts: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2021
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Many middle-aged adults with apparently healthy hearts have a "silent" buildup of fatty deposits in their arteries, a large, new study shows.
Researchers found that of more than 25,000 50- to 64-year-olds, about 42% had signs of atherosclerosis -- a buildup of "plaques" ...
Change in the Kitchen Could Help Men in the Bedroom
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
- Full Page
The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain.
But there's another benefit that might be of particular interest to men.
Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man's future risk of erectile dys...
Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2021
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Heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take the right medications and improve their lifestyle, new research estimates.
Unfortunately, studies have found, heart attack survivors rarely get optimal control over their risk factors.
Eating Meat Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 21, 2021
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Eating beef, lamb, pork and processed meats spells trouble for your heart, and the more you eat, the worse it gets, new research warns.
The meta-analysis -- an overview of data from a large number of studies -- included more than 1.4 million people who were followed for ...
Statin's Health Benefits Far Outweigh Any Potential Harms: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2021
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The heart benefits of cholesterol-lowering statins in people without heart disease far exceed the risks of any side effects, a new review finds.
Statins are widely prescribed to people with heart disease, and recent guidelines recommend greater preventive use of the drug...
Fat Around Your Heart Could Be Especially Deadly
- Robert Preidt
- May 25, 2021
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Too much fat around your heart could increase your risk of heart failure, especially if you're a woman, researchers warn.
They looked at nearly 7,000 45- to 84-year-olds across the United States who had no evidence of heart disease on initial CT scans. Over more than 17 ...
Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2021
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Could having heart disease risk factors in childhood sow the seeds of thinking declines in middle-age?
It looks like it might, new research claims.
"I think it was not so big of a surprise for us, but maybe for the scientific community who have been focusing mainly...
Breathing Other People's Smoke Can Raise Your Odds for Heart Failure
- Robert Preidt
- May 5, 2021
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Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns.
Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994. Nearly 1 in 5 had lab test evidence of exposure to seco...
Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for A-Fib in Heart Patients?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2021
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Many people take fish oil to protect their heart, but a new study suggests that prescription versions may raise the risk of a common heart rhythm disorder.
At issue are prescription-strength omega-3 fatty acids, which are naturally found in fish oil. The med...