New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
Experiencing gratitude tied to longevity in older women
Jul 08, 2024
Higher levels of gratitude were tied to a 9% reduction in all-cause mortality and a 15% reduction in cardiovascular death.
Planetary Health Diet Index linked to lower total, cause-specific mortality
Jun 10, 2024
Reductions seen in death from a variety of causes; PHDI scores were also associated with environmental impact
Mean platelet volume linked to mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
Nov 22, 2023
MPV ≥10.2 fL was independently associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality.
More sitting tied to greater death risk in older women
Feb 29, 2024
The findings were seen for both all-cause and cardiovascular death.
Cardio, cardio + resistance training improve CVD risk profile at one year
Jan 31, 2024
No similar benefit was seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity, however.
Gains in heart health only experienced by higher-income populations
Apr 19, 2024
The 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease remained stagnant at >8% for US adults with the lowest incomes in 1988 to 2018.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use
Sep 13, 2023
An individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension.
Light-powered pacemaker uses optic fibers to control heart rhythms, researchers show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 26, 2024
A new lightweight, light-powered pacemaker tool could provide a minimally invasive way to regulate proper heart function, researchers show.