Family history is not sufficient for assessing inherited disease risk
A new study from the University of Helsinki demonstrates the added value of genetic information in measuring inherited disease risk, alongside the widely used assessment of family history.
Six common “heart-health” supplements ineffective at lowering cholesterol compared to statins
Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health did not effectively lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol in comparison to a common low-dose statin medication or placebo,…
SGLT-2 Inhibitors decreased cardiovascular risk in adults with chronic kidney disease
SGLT-2 inhibitors decreased cardiovascular risk among adults with chronic kidney disease, according to late-breaking research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022.
Personalized evaluation for chest pain effective, may eliminate unnecessary testing
For people with stable chest pain, a personalized “precision” testing approach led to more efficient evaluations for heart disease risk and improved diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery…
Mindfulness shows promise as an effective intervention to lower blood pressure
A customized mindfulness program that taught participants to apply those skills to have healthy relationships with their diet, physical activity, alcohol use, medication adherence and stress, led to…