'Wine moms' who drink just ONE glass a day are 45 percent more likely to get heart disease, according to major analysis
A glass of wine a day doesn't keep the doctor away, according to a new study. Researchers found drinking more than eight beverages per week increases women's risk of heart disease substantially. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person ’s risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says.The findings indicate that all the factors that make for a crummy neighborhood -- air and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
How Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Progresses in Adults
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common form of genetic heart disease worldwide. Researchers have estimated that up to 1 in 200 people have the condition, which is characterized by an abnormal thickening of the walls of the heart. This thickening can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be a deadly disease, and there was a time when it was largely untreatable. But the last 20 years have witnessed a sea change in the condition’s management—a change that has led to an estimated 10-fold decrease in deaths.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Halle Berry was wrongly told her menopause was HERPES - as doctors warn hormonal change can be mistaken for heart disease, depression and even dementia
Halle Berry shared her painful experience having menopause misdiagnosed with First Lady Jill Biden. The actress is far from the only woman who has this condition ignored. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Weight loss drugs firm expands into heart disease treatment
The Nova Nordisk deal is due to be wrapped up in the second quarter of this year. It will help establish the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic in the cardiovascular treatment market. Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is to take over German biotech company Cardior Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to…#novanordisk #wegovyandozempic #novonordisk #novo #cardior #rna #martinholstlange #cdr132l #claudiaulbrich #elililly (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart Failure Prevention: Early Detection Matters, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
In this free webinar, gain a better understanding of the stages of heart failure and why early detection is essential for improving patient outcomes. Attendees will learn about the current guidelines for the detection and management of heart disease. The featured speakers will discuss... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FVT Source Type: news
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk struck a deal to buy heart-disease-therapeutics developer Cardior Pharmaceuticals for up to the equivalent of $1.11 billion
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference
Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from heart disease, drawing skepticism from experts and cautions from the researchers themselves. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Novo Nordisk targets heart disease in $1.1 billion deal
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chemotherapy cured my cancer. Years later it likely gave me heart disease.
Chemotherapy cured his cancer. He now has heart disease. There ’s probably a connection. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Steven Petrow Source Type: news
Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease
For the first time, Medicare will allow coverage of one of the new blockbuster weight-loss drugs for enrollees in Part D plans. The plans may now cover Wegovy when prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according…#medicare #centersformedicare #medicaidservices #wegovy #glp1 #cms #medicaid #angelafitch #fda #novonordisk (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medicare to Cover Wegovy When Patients Also Have Heart Disease
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 -- Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved drugmaker Novo... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
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
