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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Under the influence? Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of systemic hypertension

Researchers analyzed data from more than 17,000 participants, reviewing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

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Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk

Two different companies announced that they are recalling all lots of the medication. 

How exposure to violent crime impacts a person's health

A new analysis in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine examined the association between nearby violent crimes and a person's blood pressure.

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Extended hydroxyurea therapy boosts outcomes in young sickle cell anemia patients

The new analysis, published in Blood Advances, examined the impact of hydroxyurea treatment among children and young adults.

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Web-based resource helps consumers make key decisions about statin use

Researchers tracked data from 500 participants who completed a web-based evaluation in their home.

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FDA, FTC warn 10 companies for making ‘fraudulent claims’ about unapproved diabetes supplements

Each company is believed to be in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. They have 15 working days to respond. 

Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management

The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. 

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Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death

Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind.