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Uncovering the genetics behind heart attacks that surprise young, healthy women
FULL STORY Rather than a slow build-up of plaque over time, a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection strikes suddenly, often in younger women who didn't seem to be at risk for a cardiac event. SCAD is poorly understood, and it's so far...
Women’s heart health linked to age at first menstrual period
FULL STORY Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at menarche plays an important role in maintaining and improving...
Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks
FULL STORY Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Hostility is a...
Fatter legs linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure
FULL STORY Adults with fatter legs -- meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their legs -- were less likely than those with a lower percentage to have high blood pressure, according to new research to be presented Sept. 10-13, 2020, at the...
What is the cardiac diet?
The cardiac diet emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, and oily fish. These foods are beneficial for heart health. The diet also limits processed foods that are high in sugar and salt, as these increase the risk of heart disease. This article will cover...
What to know about deep vein thrombosis
Medically reviewed by Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH — Written by Adam Felman — Updated on April 29, 2020 Definition Symptoms Complications Causes and risk factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form, typically, in a deep...
Is it safe to fly with a blood clot?
Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Jenna Fletcher on August 13, 2020 What is a blood clot? DVT risk factors Symptoms Prevention Flying with DVT Flying with a PE Summary People have an increased risk of developing a blood clot when traveling long...
New Drink May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetics
With more people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for strategies to help control blood sugar, new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus suggests that ketone monoester drinks — a popular new food supplement — may help do exactly that. “There has been a lot of...
Review Suggests Artificial Sweeteners Contribute to Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes
Here’s a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good. A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South...
A surprising protein player in diabetes
August 28, 2020 Source: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University Summary: A study of pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. Share: FULL...
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