Tag: Cardiovascular disease
Brawn matters: Stronger adolescents and teens have less risk of diabetes,...
More muscle health led to better metabolic and heart health for children
Adolescents with stronger muscles have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes,...
Too many diet drinks may spell heart trouble for older women
Largest study of its kind looks at diet drinks and cardiovascular outcomes, mortality
It appears healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks...
Astronauts’ hearts become more spherical in space
New findings from a study of 12 astronauts show the heart becomes more spherical when exposed to long periods of microgravity in space, a...
Are statins good for your love life?
Statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function, a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk...
Team sport compensates for oestrogen loss
When women enter menopause, their oestrogen levels taper. This increases their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research from University of Copenhagen shows that interval-based...
Matters of the heart can influence actual heart health
A study from researchers at the University of Utah shows that the ways in which your spouse is supportive — and how you support...
Study examines consumption of added sugar, death for cardiovascular disease
Many U.S. adults consume more added sugar (added in processing or preparing of foods, not naturally occurring as in fruits and fruit juices) than...
FDA eases up on diabetes drug Avandia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requiring the removal of certain restrictions on prescribing and use of the diabetes drug...
Insomnia Could Raise Risk Of Heart Disease And Death In Men
There are lots of reasons to aim for a good night's sleep. Sleep helps us retain our memories. It helps our brains get rid...
Fatal cholesterol disease overlooked and untreated
Hereditary high blood cholesterol leads to premature heart disease. It is overlooked and untreated virtually worldwide – including in Europe. This is a major problem...
