Exposure to nonessential metals linked to risk for atherosclerosis
Dec 09, 2021
The odds ratios increased for subclinical atherosclerosis presence in at least one territory for arsenic, cadmium and titanium.
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...
Adenoviral-based COVID-19 vaccines may up short-term CV risk
Aug 23, 2022
An increased incidence of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism were seen in the second week after first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
AHA: High sodium, low potassium intake linked to higher cardiovasular risk
Nov 22, 2021
Higher sodium excretion, lower potassium excretion and higher sodium-to-potassium ratio were linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
Adhering to life’s simple 7 may cut coronary heart disease risk despite genetics
Feb 08, 2022
In the high polygenic risk score group, the ideal versus poor LS7 was linked to 20.2 more years free of coronary heart disease.
Senators formulate plan to address chronic illness in Medicare beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Improving health outcomes and reducing Medicare costs related to beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease are the goals of a bipartisan proposal...
Guidelines developed for exercise at altitude in CVD patients
Sep 14, 2021
Pretrip planning should consider locations and duration of altitude exposure, hydration and medication use and emergency planning.
Timing, type of food intake linked to mortality risks in diabetes
Mar 24, 2022
Among people with diabetes, higher intake of processed meat in the evening linked to increased risk for CVD mortality
Individual a-fib episodes tied to recent alcohol intake
Aug 31, 2021
Individual atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes are associated with increased odds of recent alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Real-world data links rosuvastatin to adverse effects on kidneys
Aug 18, 2022
Greater risks for hematuria and proteinuria seen with a higher rosuvastatin dose.