New Research Suggests Mammograms Could Offer Heart Health Insight
4 min readRecent research suggests that breast arterial calcification (BAC) picked up on routine mammograms may help predict…
Fiber intake may reduce heart disease risk in night shift workers
A large long-term study suggests that what shift workers eat, especially how much fiber they consume, could meaningfully…
Avocado and Mango Daily Might Boost Vascular Health in Adults with Prediabetes
Adding one avocado and a cup of mango each day improves vascular health indices and reduces key cardiometabolic…
Virgin Olive Oil Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline through Gut Microbiome Changes
A large prospective cohort study finds that older adults who eat more virgin olive oil — a key…
WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue…
Moments of awe show measurable links to reduced loneliness in daily life
New longitudinal evidence suggests that moments of awe, even during pandemic isolation, may help buffer loneliness by strengthening…
Rising primary PCI rates do not correlate with lower heart attack mortality in Europe
An increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions does not appear to have resulted in reduced mortality…
New insights on spontaneous coronary artery dissection in young patients
New insights into spontaneous coronary artery dissection – a devastating cause of heart attacks in young, healthy patients…
Undiagnosed diabetes and kidney disease raise heart risk
Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, yet many cases are undiagnosed. In addition,…
Special issue highlights research defining women’s heart care
Research Highlights:
Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how…
Higher red meat intake links to greater diabetes odds in large US study
Large-scale U.S. population data suggest that red meat consumption patterns may be associated with diabetes prevalence, whereas alternative…
Pecan Consumption Improves Cardiovascular Health and Diet Quality, New Review Shows
New research reviewing decades of nutritional studies suggests that pecans — rich in polyphenols, healthy fats, and fiber…