Anxiety treatment improves outcomes for low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain ranks as the second most common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, making it a key…
New recommendations aim to identify children with familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the online publication of recommendations from a…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
AI uses mammograms to accurately predict women’s heart disease risk
AI uses mammograms to accurately predict women’s heart disease risk | Image Credit: © Valerii Apetroaiei – ©…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
Implantable device helps stabilize blood pressure in spinal cord injury patients
Getting out of bed in the morning without the risk of passing out is a game-changer for 32-year-old…
Tai chi improves memory and sleep in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older…
Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
Exercise found to reduce artery hardening after weight loss in adults with obesity
Maintaining weight loss with regular exercise rather than the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) liraglutide, a drug used…
Study warns women with type 2 diabetes against using oral estrogen therapy
In women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) skin patches is not associated…