More sitting time tied to mortality, CVD in both rich, poor countries
Jun 17, 2022
The association was seen across countries at all economic levels but particularly among low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Plant-centered diet may lower LDL cholesterol, CVD risk
Jun 15, 2021
A diet low in saturated fat also is associated with lower LDL-cholesterol but not long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
Home-based BP measurements comparable to ambulatory BP monitoring
Mar 17, 2022
Clinic-based measures were significantly lower than ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and had low sensitivity for detecting hypertension.
AHA: Lowering TGs with pemafibrate does not cut cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes
Nov 08, 2022
In patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL cholesterol levels, the risk for cardiovascular events was not lower with pemafibrate versus placebo.
Pandemic-linked decline in cancer screening persisted Into 2022
Feb 06, 2023
Low-dose computed tomographic scan rates and mammography rates were lower than expected during March 2021 to February 2022.
Cannabis use linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Feb 28, 2024
Proportionately lower log odds were seen for heart disease, heart attack, stroke and composite outcome for days of use between zero and 30 a month.
New COVID-19 cases doubled in U.S. in past three weeks
Jul 14, 2021
As cases climb, health authorities in places such as Los Angeles County and St. Louis are begging even the fully vaccinated to don their masks in public.
Salt restriction does not lower blood pressure variability
Jan 12, 2023
The findings show no difference between a seven-day low- or high-salt diet.
Aspirin underused in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Aug 24, 2023
Estimates of use increased from 16.6% in low-income countries to 65.0% in high-income countries.
Lower risk for MCI, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations
Apr 17, 2024
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.