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Pandemic associated with increase in babies born with heart defects
The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16% after the first year of the pandemic,... Read more -
Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people
More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and... Read more -
Rural-urban disparities persist in cardiovascular mortality
Between 2010 and 2022, cardiovascular mortality increased in rural areas and decreased in urban areas, according to a study scheduled... Read more -
Emerging links between intimate partner violence and women's cardiovascular disease risk
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global gendered epidemic that inordinately impacts females. Worldwide, 25%–50% of women report abuse in... Read more -
Editorial warns of heart disease risks associated with yo-yo dieting
A new editorial published in Nature suggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly known as "yo-yo dieting," can significantly increase... Read more -
Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria
A research team from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered a promising way to slow the progression... Read more -
Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease
Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making... Read more -
Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure
Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase... Read more -
Heart rate variability not a reliable marker of aggression
New research from the University of St Andrews debunks the theory that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is linked to aggressive... Read more -
Study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter
Development of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine has been key to countering the pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory... Read more -
Genetic study links heart shape to cardiovascular disease
A new, multinational study has revealed that the shape of the human heart, influenced by genetic factors, could serve as... Read more -
These are the three big factors driving strokes, experts warn
A trio of risk factors not only increase your risk of stroke, but they also raise the odds that such... Read more -
Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies
The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross have released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical... Read more -
Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes
People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only... Read more -
Meta-analysis reveals persistent racial disparities in vascular surgery outcomes
Every year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States, and it is the fifth-leading cause of death... Read more
