These 7 high-inflammatory foods can sap your energy and raise your risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
Inflammation gets a bad rap, but it’s only partially deserved. If you catch a cold or stub your toe, you want the offending pathogen or injury to trigger an inflammatory response, because that’s what kicks off the healing process. Exercise also causes temporary inflammation; it helps you build…#robinforoutan #gingerhultin #rdn #seattle #champagnenutrition #thyme #trans #sugar #nt #cookies (Source: Reuters: Health)
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They're linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes - and our shocking obesity crisis. But what exactly are they and how can you avoid them? Britain's top experts provide the definitive guide to cutting ultra-processed food from your diet
We didn't see a lot of overweight patients when I was a medical student. These days, the NHS spends millions every year reinforcing beds and building bigger scanners. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Eat this vegetable daily to slash cancer and heart disease risk, doctor says
A doctor explains why she eats onions regularly and the health benefits they bring. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why Zero Stress Shouldn ’t Be Your Goal
How many times have you heard that squashing stress is crucial for good health? Stress has become such a wellness buzzword that the quest to get rid of it can feel, well, stressful. But stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, research suggests some is actually good for you, with potential benefits ranging from enhanced brain function to healthier aging. In recent decades, some people have grown overly fearful of stress, concluding that it’s “the most horrible thing that can happen to you,” says Daniela Kaufer, a professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley. But &ldqu...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

CT-FFR shows how smoking affects heart volume-to-myocardial mass ratio
Both current and former smokers show lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio (V/M) on CT fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR), researchers have found. In a study published March 14 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a team led by Kenneth Holmes, MD, of St Paul's Hospital and University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, reported that smoking was associated with lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) -- results that further cement the link between smoking and heart disease. "[We found that] current and former smoking were independently associated with ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Clinical News CT Cardiovascular Radiology Source Type: news

Depression May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Researchers are zeroing in on the reasons why women who battle depression may be more likely than men to develop heart disease.A study published March 12 in the journal JACC: Asia underscores the need to tailor... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Gender pain gap: Women with depression face 64% higher heart disease risk than men with same condition, study suggests
Women diagnosed with depression have a higher risk of heart disease and strokes than men who have also been diagnosed with the mental health disorder, researchers from Tokyo found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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The Risks of Belly Fat
Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.(Image credit: Gary Yeowell) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Allison Aubrey Source Type: news

Mar 08 2024 This Week in Cardiology Mar 08 2024 This Week in Cardiology
Plastics and heart disease, the MINT trial letters-to-the-editor and Bayes theorem, and Brugada syndrome are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week ’s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
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Wegovy Is Good for More Than Just Weight Loss
The obesity drug Wegovy can now claim to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues in people who are overweight or who have obesity, and also have cardiovascular disease. It’s the first weight-loss drug to carry an indication for heart benefits. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the addition to the label on March 8 based on a study from Wegovy’s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, showing that the drug lowered the risk of heart attack, stroke, or dying of heart-related issues in this population by 20% compared to people receiving placebo. [time-brightcove not-tgx=...
Source: TIME: Health - March 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

FDA approves Wegovy weight-loss shot for heart disease patients - including those who are not obese
The FDA approved the medication for this use in non-diabetic patients who had heart disease today, following clinical trials showing it slashed the risk of the complications by up to 28 percent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Wegovy Approved for Major Heart Disease Prevention
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved semaglutide (Wegovy) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight, the agency announced on Friday. A GLP-1 receptor... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
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Shattering the Silence: Paving the path for cardiovascular wellness and diabetes care through the lens of Indian women
Dr. Sarita Rao, Dr. Shehla Shaikh, and Dr. Anupama Dubey dive into the spectrum of heart health and diabetes in the latest drop of the USV health awareness multimedia series—‘Winning the Battle Against Diabetes and Heart Disease in Women—in collaboration with The Economic Times. Together, they unravel and demystify various facets of cardiovascular health and diabetes in women, from subtle signs to potentially high-risk factors and the correlation of stress, hormonal imbalance, and bone health, while mapping the route to seek medical interventions at the right time. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

D.C. startup lands $8M to improve health care for heart disease patients
The company intends to beef up its team, develop its technology, break into new markets and grow its footprint. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sara Gilgore Source Type: news