Gazans search in vain for medicines
Cancer, diabetes and heart disease patients among those facing chronic shortage of treatments (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gazans search in vain for medicines
Cancer, diabetes and heart disease patients among those facing chronic shortage of treatments (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - February 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains
Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more.  Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Lone liness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 6, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 6, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Expert recommends tinned fruit to lower heart disease risk - 'better' than fresh
There is no need to be a food "snob" when it comes to buying this popular tinned fruit, an expert said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: How a coronary calcium scan assesses heart attack risk
Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/r1Q45bi8nhM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. What a coronary calcium scan measures… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 5, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

The five vital health numbers that doctors say you must know - from blood pressure to BMI and beyond
Keeping blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI in check can be the difference between good health and suffering from type 2 diabetes, heart disease or hypertension. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'I'm a cardiologist - reduce heart disease risk with these six changes to your lifestyle'
Taking control of these lifestyle habits could lower your chances of the deadly disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How new AI technologies are shaping how we treat heart disease
From simple lifestyle adjustments to emerging AI innovations, cardiovascular health is ours to own. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 2, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Connie Gentry Source Type: news

Cardiologist says reduce heart disease risk by changing one of your eating habits
This simple habit could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to scientific research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New 4D imaging may detect poor pumping in deadly heart disease
Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that a newer imaging technique may find subtle changes in heart dysfunction during acute stages of myocarditis and also heart functional differences by sex. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/wXk1Nj28Hm4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. The average heart beats 100,000 times… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 1, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Cardiology Ups Diversity; Universal CVD Risk Predictor; 93-Year-Old Cardiologist
(MedPage Today) -- More women and Black and Hispanic trainees are entering cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular subspecialty fellowships. (JAMA Cardiology) A poll found that over half of U.S. adults don't know that heart disease is the leading... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - January 30, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Dr Michael Mosley recommends one food to reduce heart disease risk - it may surprise you
In moderation this tasty treat can lower levels of "bad" cholesterol. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'I’m a doctor - here’s a food to eat daily to slash your risk of heart disease'
The food, which has been shown to boost heart health, can be added to a range of different meals. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news