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…
Epidemiologist says influenza vaccine can reduce risk of heart attacks
Baker said the vaccine can be as effective as heart-attack medication for those infected by influenza. He also…
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…
Moderate coffee intake may lower heart failure risk
Drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day was linked to a modest reduction in heart failure…
Continuous wearable monitoring improves postoperative oxygen levels and patient safety
Patients continuously monitored after surgery experienced significantly less time with dangerously low oxygen levels compared to those monitored using routine spot checks, a…
Replacing sedentary time improves insulin resistance in adolescents
Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending…
AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes
A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment…
GLP-1 drugs cut heart and kidney risks in type 1 diabetes study
A major real-world analysis suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists could offer heart, kidney, and weight benefits in type 1…