New initiative boosts cholesterol control in veterans with heart and blood vessel disease
A quality improvement program helped reduce “bad cholesterol” (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans who have…
New study finds no increased risk of heart and brain infarctions for transgender women
Contrary to previous research, transgender women who use the hormone oestradiol for their transition do not have an…
Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals
People with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
Veterans with post-traumatic brain injury epilepsy more likely to have higher mortality rates
Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may have a higher mortality rate in the…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…
The moment a stroke happens, the clock starts to count down – The Irish Times
Every second matters when a haemorrhage or clot disrupts blood flow to the brain and cells up there…
New research highlights crucial role of continuous walking patterns for cardiovascular benefit
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has…
New certification equips providers with digital tools to ensure quality cardiac care
The rapidly expanding availability of remote telehealth cardiac health care poses a growing challenge for health care providers…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…