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First Treatment Found for Rare Disease That Can Lead to Amputation
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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There's a glimmer of hope for people afflicted by a rare artery-hardening disease than can lead to amputation.
An existing medication called etidronate appears to help slow the buildup of calcium in arteries that's a hallmark of the illness, which is called arterial calc...
High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2023
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High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests.
The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with triglycerides in the "high-normal" or moderately high range were less likel...
Menopause Bring New Risks for Women's Heart Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
Menopause factors into this risk in several different ways, with age, estrogen, symptoms and other body ...
Blood Pressure's Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds.
Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, researchers from Australia reported.
Higher variations in syst...
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2023
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As a consumer, you probably see "heart healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it's important?
Experts from Tufts University in Boston offer some details on how your heart works and how you can safeguard your hea...
Most Who Get Heart Valve Replacement Don't Get Follow-Up Rehab
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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A majority of people who have a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure are not getting the recommended cardiac rehab after their surgeries, researchers say.
A new study finds that just under 31% of patients who have transcatheter aortic valve replacement (...
CPAP Helps Cut Heart Risks -- But You Have to Actually Use It
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have to use it consistently, a new study finds.
CPAP works by keeping your airways open duri...
Scientists Gain Insight Into How COVID Harms the Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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New research shows the COVID-19 virus can directly infect coronary arteries, inflaming fatty plaque inside them, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
This may explain why some people who get COVID-19 have a greater chance of developing heart disease. ...
Exercise Can Preserve Astronauts' Heart Health on Long Space Flights
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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Extensive exercise regimens are keeping astronauts healthy and protecting their hearts during extended space missions, new research finds.
A study from scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found no loss of heart mass or output, and no loss of function i...
Heavy Marijuana Use May Harm the Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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People who abuse marijuana may be setting themselves up for heart problems down the road, Canadian researchers report.
The new study found that people with so-called cannabis use disorder may have a 60% higher risk for a heart attack, stroke or other major heart-related ...
Fast-Acting Nasal Spray May Ease Rapid Heartbeat
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2023
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Up to 2 million people in the U.S. experience rapid-fire heartbeats from time to time, and many end up in the hospital for treatment.
But an investigational nasal spray may help folks with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) safely and quickly slow their heart...
Teen Boys With High Blood Pressure Face Danger Decades Later
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Teenage boys who have high blood pressure may find themselves on the road to serious heart problems in adulthood.
Swedish researchers found that boys who had high blood pressure at 18 were at risk for heart failure, heart attacks, strokes and death as adults. And the ris...
Brain Trauma Could Help Trigger Heart Troubles
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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While the neurological impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has long been studied, new research suggests TBIs are also hard on the heart.
The research team took a closer look at connections between the two organs, finding that nervous system dysfunction, neuro-infla...
You Survived a Heart Attack. Here's How Cardiac Rehab Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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Cardiac rehabilitation is a key part of recovery from a heart attack, helping to prevent another, perhaps more severe one.
About 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack every year, about one-quarter of whom have already had a heart attack, according to th...
Job Frustrations Can Really Be a Heartbreaker for Men
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 6,500 white-collar workers, found th...
Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine.
Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of sleep, but also for keeping people's hearts healthy.
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U.S. Heart Deaths Linked to Obesity Have Tripled in 20 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Obesity taxes many parts of the body, but new research suggests the heart might take the hardest hit of all.
Between 1999 and 2020, deaths from heart disease linked to obesity tripled in the United States, and some groups were more vulnerable than others.
Spec...
When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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Along with having to deal with the social stigma of having a parent who is incarcerated, young adults in that situation may be more likely to develop signs of heart trouble, a new study finds.
The health impacts of having a parent who spent time in jail have been underst...
Bad Sleep Can Harm Your Heart, and Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep Won't Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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Poor sleep takes a toll, and catching up on the weekends just won't fix it, researchers report.
A small new study showed that heart rate and blood pressure, important measures of cardiovascular health, worsen as the week goes on when someone sleeps only about five hours ...
Air Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2023
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The heart risks posed by air pollution have grown worldwide over the past three decades, a new study claims.
The annual number of premature heart-related deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter (PM) air pollution increased 31% between 1990 and 2...
How Many Daily Steps to Lengthen Your Life? Fewer Than You Might Think
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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If you're one of the millions of folks bent on racking up at least 10,000 steps a day, read on.
A new study finds that heart health starts to improve with as few as 2,300 steps a day. The research also indicates your risk of dying from any disease starts to decrease...
Wegovy Lowered Users' Heart Risks in New Trial
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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A large clinical trial weighing the medical merits of the obesity drug Wegovy has unearthed a significant positive side effect.
Taking the medication cut the risk of serious heart problems by 20%, drug maker Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday.
“People living with obe...
U.S. Heart Disease Death Rates Have Fallen Sharply in Past 30 Years
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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Fatal heart disease in the United States dropped about 4% a year between 1990 and 2019, but Americans need to quit smoking, drinking and overeating or those gains could be wiped out, according to new research.
The declining rates of fatal heart disease have stalled, acco...
Statins' Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2023
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Elderly adults who start on a statin may see an even bigger drop in their "bad" cholesterol levels than their younger counterparts do, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 84,000 Danish patients, found that those age 75 and up typically showed a stronger response a...
Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2023
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Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke as erratic breathing causes oxygen levels to drop, new research shows.
"These findings will help better characterize high-risk versions of obstructive sleep apnea," said co-author
Vegetarian Diet May Be the Best Bet for Those at High Risk for Heart Disease
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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As more people are advised to shun meat, a new study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart health.
A review of 20 prior investigations found that folks who followed a vegetarian diet for six months, on average, saw improvements in ...
A Statin a Day Keeps Heart Trouble Away for Those With HIV
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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Heart disease is a high risk for people with HIV, but a new study finds that taking statins significantly reduces the risk of serious heart incidents.
People with HIV who took a daily statin pill lowered their risk of stroke, heart attack or surgery to open clogged arter...
Weekend Warriors Aren't Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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It doesn't matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week, you'll get heart benefits, a new study finds.
Both regimens protect you from atrial fibrillation (a-fi...
Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Play a Part in How Clogged Your Arteries Are?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2023
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Your gut bacteria could affect your risk for the fatty deposits in heart arteries -- and future heart attacks, researchers say.
A new study finds a link between the levels of certain microbes in the gut and these coronary atherosclerotic plaques.
Led by researchers...
Eat These 6 Foods to Keep Your Adult Heart Strong
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2023
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Certain foods are key to reducing heart disease risk, so it's important to eat them to stay healthy.
A globally focused study looked at foods commonly considered to be healthy to better understand this.
Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fa...
How to Care for Your Heart During a Pregnancy
- Jerome Federspiel, MD, PhD Asst. Prof. of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Duke University School Of Medicine HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Pregnancy triggers many changes to the body, but there's one that may surprise many women.
A hidden change is that the heart has to pump, on average, nearly 50% more blood by the end of pregnancy than it did before pregnancy, and then it has to quickly go back to “norm...
Mixed Results on Vitamin D's Benefit for Aging Hearts
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 -- especially if they're already taking heart meds, a new study suggests.
"Our results suggest that further exploration of the possible benefit of vitamin D on cardiovas...
Someday, Your Shopping Cart Might Gauge Your Heart Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Could a grocery cart save lives by preventing possible strokes? It just might.
The notion stems from a new British study in which grocery cart handles were embedded with electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors.
The goal: to screen shoppers for undiagnosed cases of atrial ...
New High-Tech CT Might Expand Heart Imaging
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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The benefits of noninvasive imaging may soon be available to patients at high risk of coronary artery disease, according to researchers studying a newer technology.
That technology is called ultra-high-resolution coronary CT angiography.
Currently, patients have co...
Global Study Shows Loneliness Can Shorten Life Spans
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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There is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation today, and the consequences can be deadly, researchers say.
Folks who reported that they were socially isolated or felt lonely were more likely to die early from all causes including cancer, according to a sweeping review ...
Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has concluded.
The trial found that testosterone replacement did not raise these patients' incidence of heart att...
Black Patients Face Greater Risks From Leg Artery Blockages
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds up in the arteries of the legs, were more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputa...
A Little Drinking Might Help the Heart, and Scientists Think They Know Why
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2023
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Many studies have suggested that light drinking can do the heart some good, and now researchers think they have found one reason why: It helps the brain relax.
It's no secret that many people pour a drink as a way to unwind and shed the stressors of the day. And research...
New Approach to Transplants Could Boost Supply of Donor Hearts
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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A new transplant method that "reanimates" donor hearts appears safe and effective, a new clinical trial has found — in an advance that could substantially expand the supply of donor hearts available in the United States.
The trial tested an approach that allows doctors...
Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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As a huge plume of smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires swept south and turned New York City into a landscape that resembled Mars more than Earth, heart experts warned that air pollution can damage your heart as much as it damages your lungs.
It's obvious that wildfir...
What Is Avascular Necrosis and How Does It Affect Bones?
- Daniel Wiznia, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Co-lead, Avascular Necrosis Program, Yale HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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What happens when the blood supply to your bones is somehow damaged?
The condition has a name, avascular necrosis, and it can trigger the death of bone cells.
Other common names are osteonecrosis or bone infarction. Bone is alive and requires nourishment from the ...
Large Study Supports Less Invasive Way to Treat 'Leaky' Heart Valves
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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When one of the heart's valves springs a big leak, that can spell big trouble.
The good news: The condition, known as degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR), is treatable using a minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair), a proced...
CT Scans Beat Gene Scores at Predicting Mid-Life Heart Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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When it comes to predicting heart trouble down the road, the arteries may say a lot more than the genes do, according to a new study.
Researchers found that CT scans of the heart arteries were better than genetics at predicting middle-aged adults' risk of heart disease i...
Fat Growing Around Muscles Could Be a Silent Killer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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It's well known that it's unhealthy to have belly fat accumulating around your abdominal organs, but there's a more insidious form of fat that could be even more hazardous to your health, a new study says.
Fat that infiltrates your muscles appears to dramatically increas...
Even Decades After Use, Anabolic Steroids Could Take Big Toll on Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for heart disease and mood issues.
Now, two new studies show these harms...
Whether or Not You Get Heart-Healthy Statins May Depend on Race
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Millions of Americans take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, but a new study finds Black and Hispanic adults get the drugs less often than white people do.
“This adds to the known racial and ethnic disparities already highly prevalent in heart disease,” said...
Head-to-Head Study Finds Which Diabetes Meds Are Best for the Heart
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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There are many medications for type 2 diabetes, but one class may stand out for protecting the heart, a new study suggests.
The study, of thousands of U.S. veterans with diabetes, found that those who added drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists to their usual regimen were...
Autism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.
Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions and injuries, as well as being particularly susceptible to...
U.S. Death Rate Declined in 2022, COVID Deaths Fell by Almost Half
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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Preliminary mortality data for 2022 finds America making its way back from the devastation of the pandemic, with a significant 5.3% decline in deaths compared to 2021.
And although COVID-19 remained the fourth leading cause of death in the United States last year, the nu...
Do All Heart Attack Survivors Need Long-Term Beta Blocker Meds?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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It's standard for heart attack survivors to take beta blocker medications for years afterward, but a new study suggests that may be unnecessary for people who've had a milder heart attack.
Researchers found that among heart attack survivors whose hearts still had n...