Cervical, breast, heart, bowel: here’s what women should be getting screened regularly
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater...
Diabetes drugs may benefit all people with heart failure
There are more than 64 million people worldwide affected by heart failure, half of whom have mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction.
In a study from Brigham...
Thyroid hormone treatment intensity linked to higher death risk in heart disease
Scientists found that thyroid hormone treatment intensity is linked to an increased risk of heart death.
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Scientists have long known that regular physical activity helps prevent stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study, scientists found...
Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease
People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider.
More fat in the liver linked to higher heart failure risk
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting up to around 30% of adults.
Its global...
Diabetes and cholesterol drugs may lower vision loss risk in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual impairment among older people in high-income countries.
In a study from the University of...
Common cholesterol-lowering statin drug may harm kidney health
In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found that rosuvastatin, especially at higher doses, may have damaging effects on the kidneys.
PM2.5 in air pollution linked to sudden cardiac arrest
PM2.5 category of particulate matter is known to strongly increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, and even ocular diseases.
Standing too much at work can double your risk of heart disease
There’s been a lot of interest in the harmful effects of prolonged sitting at work, from academics and the public alike.
The attention being paid...