Cardiovascular disease: Environmental risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death around the world. The mitigation of CVDs has typically focused on
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Heart disease: Gut bacteria and a high fat diet
A high fat diet disrupts the inner workings of the gut, and this may contribute to cardiovascular disease risk, according
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Heart health: Reviewing alcohol, coffee, chocolate, and dairy
A new literature review suggests refined dietary guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The paper emphasizes pleasure, education,
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Heart disease risk in women: The role of hypertension
Women in their early 40s with mild hypertension, elevated blood pressure, may be twice as likely as those with normal
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Who was Dr. Marie Maynard Daly?
The women who have contributed to the advancement of the medical sciences throughout history are often overlooked, and Black women
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Research associates COVID-19 with spike in ‘broken heart syndrome'
A recent study looks at the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and stress cardiomyopathy, a condition people often call broken
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How menopause affects blood vessel health
New research suggests that menopause is likely to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease — in part because the pace
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