Scientists warn of links between soil pollution and heart disease
Pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system, according to a review paper published in Cardiovascular Research,a journal of the European Society…
Atrial fibrillation after surgery is linked to an increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure
People who develop an abnormal heart rhythm after surgery have an increased risk of subsequently being admitted to hospital with heart failure, according to a study of over…
COVID vaccines are safe for patients with cardiovascular disease
COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke in patients with established cardiovascular disease, according to a large study published in Cardiovascular…
Action needed to reduce e-cigarette use among adolescents to lower lifetime CVD risk
E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time,…
Gum disease is linked with heart attacks and diabetes
A large study has found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum disease than their healthy counterparts. The research is…