Cardiovascular
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Researchers have found that showing patients images of plaque buildup in their arteries not only educates them but motivates them to address the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, reducing bad cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Beta-blockers are prescribed as a matter of course to people following a heart attack, but a study found that people who have not experienced cardiac complications after a heart attack gain no improvement in outcomes by taking beta-blockers long-term.
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Paleo or keto? Low-fat or vegetarian? The American Heart Association has simplified eating advice, rating 10 popular dietary lifestyles based on guidance to boost cardiovascular health, in an effort to also help doctors dish out advice.
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Modern cancer treatments have greatly improved survival rates, but one huge side effect of some drugs is serious heart damage. In a breakthrough discovery, scientists have found the link that could lead to treatments that don't also attack the heart.
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Depression is a modifiable risk factor associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide. New UK research has shown that treating depression with psychotherapy may decrease the risk of developing CVD.
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Bears don't move much all winter long, but people are advised to get up frequently during a long flight to prevent blood clots. A new study uncovers why this discrepancy exists, and how it might lead to safer replacements for blood thinners.
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More than 50% of deaths across the globe are from inflammation-related diseases. Now, a breakthrough in immune cell behavior has the potential to treat the condition before it triggers serious health issues such as stroke and heart attack.
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One in five older Americans have been diagnosed with heart disease, and age-related cardiovascular decline is the biggest killer of adults over 65. Now, further research into light therapy opens the door to staving off this deadly condition.
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The health benefits of caffeine have been studied for years. Researchers have examined the genes associated with caffeine metabolism to see whether blood caffeine levels affect body fat levels and risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Gestational diabetes, a potentially dangerous medical condition affecting pregnant women, has been seeing a spike in recent years. New research shows that the reason may have to do with how much excess light a woman encounters before sleeping.
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High cholesterol levels are a common and potentially deadly health problem, but a new drug could help more people manage the condition. An experimental pill has been shown to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol by 60% in a phase 2 clinical trial.
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The risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer are well-known and include low levels of physical activity. A large, new meta-analysis has examined the link between physical activity and the risk of death and revealed some interesting results.
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