FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage…
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet…
What to Know About the New Cholesterol Pill and How it Compares to Statins
Patients who need to lower their cholesterol will soon have a powerful new option. On Thursday, the Food…
Common heart risk calculators effectively predict certain types of cancer
Risk calculators that doctors use to estimate a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke work about…
Incidence of ischemic cardio-cerebrovascular disease rises among young women
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The global burden, secular trends, and future…
McMaster researchers uncover why statins cause painful muscle side effects
Millions of people rely on statins – a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of…
Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A breakfast meal Blake was served was mincemeat she described as “slop” and a piece of untoasted gluten-free…
Hearing aids may lower dementia risk in adults with epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function
Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke,…
Sugary drinks from childhood linked to adult hypertension risk
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of…
Simple color cues help stroke patients control prosthetic devices
Controlling a robotic arm, a prosthetic hand, or a rehabilitation device is harder than it looks. Picking up…