Gum disease linked with new onset heart disease
Gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease: the more severe the periodontitis, the higher the risk. The findings are presented at ESC Congress 2021.1…
Clinical Trials Show Fenofibrate Dramatically Shortens Treatment Time for Severe COVID-19 Patients.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected over 165 million people worldwide causing nearly 3.5 million deaths. Recent vaccination efforts have been hindered by multiple coronavirus variants that challenge current…
Study suggests women find it more difficult to quit smoking than men
A study of more than 35,000 smokers has found that women smoke fewer cigarettes than men but are less likely to quit. The research is presented at ESC…
Are all saturated fats equally bad for the heart?
A study in more than 100,000 individuals has found a potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease. The preliminary research is presented at…
Study shows missed potential for healthy life after a heart attack
Adherence to lifestyle advice and medications could add seven healthy years of life after a heart attack, according to a study presented at ESC Congress 2021.1