Heart Health

This news channel includes content on cardiovascular disease prevention, cardiac risk stratification, diagnosis, screening programs, and management of major risk factors that include diabetes, hypertension, diet, life style, cholesterol, obesity, ethnicity and socio-economic disparities.
 

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Vitamin D supplements fail to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer or death

The study compared two different doses of vitamin D with a placebo. 

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High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be bad for men

This trend, however, did not carry over to women with high HDL-C levels. 

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Diabetes, hypertension more common among breast cancer survivors

Women who received left-sided radiation or endocrine therapy appear to be impacted the most by this trend. 

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FDA announces a new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

The FDA first announced the detection of high levels of NDMA, a contaminant associated with cancer, in extended-release metformin products back in May 2020. 

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How taking blood pressure medication can lead to kidney damage

The study's authors noted that patients should keep taking their medications as normal. However, they see a definite need for more research in this area.

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Want to live longer and have a healthier heart? Add more olive oil to your diet

Swapping out just 10 grams per day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise or dairy fat for olive oil can make a big difference.

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Adults with type 2 diabetes are not taking care of their hearts

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explored this issue in great detail.

The 10 best diets for your heart: Mediterranean, Ornish diets tie for the top spot

A total of 40 different diets were included in the evaluation.

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