Germany's Health Insurance Could Cover Wegovy for Strokes, Heart Conditions, Agency Says Germany's Health Insurance Could Cover Wegovy for Strokes, Heart Conditions, Agency Says
Germany ' s public health insurance scheme can cover certain patients with a risk of heart disease or strokes to take the weight-loss Wegovy drug, a big boost for Novo...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Medicare can pay for obesity drugs like Wegovy in certain heart patients
Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart disease.#medicare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Medicare can pay for obesity drugs like Wegovy in certain heart patients
Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart disease (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Certain Patients
(MedPage Today) -- Medicare will cover the weight-loss drug semaglutide (Wegovy) under its Part D drug program for patients with overweight or obesity who have preexisting heart disease and need the drug to prevent heart attacks or strokes, the... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Heart Disease Outcomes Better When Anxiety, Depression Are Treated
(MedPage Today) -- In people with heart disease and comorbid anxiety or depression, mental health treatment showed strong links to better clinical outcomes in an observational analysis of the Ohio Medicaid database. Those hospitalized with coronary... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Wegovy to Be Covered by US Medicare for Heart Disease Patients Wegovy to Be Covered by US Medicare for Heart Disease Patients
Heart patients insured under the U.S. Medicare program would be covered for Novo Nordisk ' s weight-loss drug Wegovy as long as it is prescribed to reduce their risk of heart...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Sunbathing for just ONE DAY may increase your risk of heart disease - and stop the body fighting infections, study suggests
Researchers studied residents of Lousville Kentucky in the summer heat. They found going from no heat to moderate heat was enough to trigger compounds known to raise heart risk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

As Treatments Ease Anxiety, Heart Risks Also Decline
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- People with heart disease can stay healthier if they address their emotional problems as well as their physical ailments, a new study says. Treating anxiety and depression reduced ER visits and hospitalizations among... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The eight everyday foods with more salt than a bag of crisps
You could be raising your blood pressure and increasing your risk of heart disease without even realising due to these foods. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: High blood pressure hurts the kidneys
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common problem that affects the body's arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the heart has to work harder to pump blood. In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 or higher. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke and other serious health problems, including chronic kidney disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 21, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Sunbathing for just ONE DAY increases your risk of heart disease - and stop the body fighting infections, study finds
Researchers studied residents of Lousville Kentucky in the summer heat. They found going from no heat to moderate heat was enough to trigger compounds known to raise heart risk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Feel intermittent fasting can help weight loss? You have 91% higher chances of dying due to heart disease: Study
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association's event in Chicago indicates that following an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a form of intermittent fasting, may lead to a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The study, conducted by researchers from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, analyzed data from approximately 20,000 adults in the US, highlighting potential long-term health risks associated with intermittent fasting. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

UVM Researchers Tackle Rural Health Disparities
Highlights the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Study, a 6 year study investigating risk and protective factors for lung and heart disease for rural residents in 4 Southern states. Discusses the under-representation of rural residents in research and their recruitment strategies. Notes early results from the study as well as the role large public health studies can play in developing a new generation of researchers. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 20, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Intermittent Fasting Linked to Higher CVD Death Risk Intermittent Fasting Linked to Higher CVD Death Risk
A new study shows restricting eating to less than 8 hours per day was associated with increased risk of dying from heart disease, but experts urge caution in drawing firm conclusions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

The bitterness of sugar
India's alarming sugar consumption in 2022 led to a diabetes epidemic. Managing heart disease risks through weight loss, exercise, and personalized care is crucial. Despite challenges, tailored strategies can help control diabetes effectively. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news