Flu vaccine halves heart attack risk after breakthrough infection
Influenza vaccination could significantly reduce the risk of influenza-associated heart attack and stroke even among people who get…
New wearable detects fatigue accurately using AI and advanced sensors
Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is…
Early treatment helps patient recover from rare kidney disorder
When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath,…
Treating autonomic dysfunction can relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression
Consider a house with the water main half shut. The faucets sputter. The toilet runs all night. The…
Irregular bedtime could double the risk of serious cardiac events
An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from the…
AI eye exams accurately identify heart disease risk during routine visits
A new system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess cardiovascular risk based on images of the eye…
Minimally invasive valve repair lowers hospitalizations in heart failure patients
At two years of follow-up, patients with a poorly functioning tricuspid valve in the heart who received optimal…
New mother’s experience highlights importance of postpartum heart care
At 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to…
Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead…
Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American…
Small sleep, exercise and diet changes can cut heart attack and stroke risk
Exercise was the most important factor, followed by sleep, then diet. One person dies every 90 minutes from…
Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer
Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver…