Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Covid vaccinations remain vital to protect global heart health
Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus – according to new…
Life-threatening conditions in later life are linked to high blood pressure in childhood
Having high blood pressure in childhood could leave you vulnerable to an early death from cardiovascular disease, researchers…
Statins should be available over the counter
Welcome to The Workup, a new First Opinion column from Vishal Khetpal. There’s a saying in medicine: Statins…
First ESC statement on mental health and heart disease promotes integrated care
A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement is calling for greater awareness of the multidirectional relationship between mental health…
Eating more animal protein may slightly lower cancer mortality
New findings challenge the long-held belief that animal protein raises mortality risk, showing no harm for longevity and…
Genetic variants mimicking IL-6 inhibition linked to lower cardiovascular risk
People with lower interleukin-6 activity have a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new LMU study reveals. Lowering…
New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking
Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive…
Data gaps worsen cardiovascular health inequities in racialized and Indigenous communities
A new study has revealed that racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America face…
New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
Guideline Highlights:
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg),…
Women who reported stalking at higher risk of heart disease and stroke: study
Women who reported being stalked by a former or current partner or by someone else were more likely…
Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women
Women who reported having been stalked or obtained a restraining order were each more likely to experience a…