Only seven percent of adults have good cardiometabolic health
Tufts researchers have found that most U.S. adults rate poorly across five components of heart and metabolic health, with clear racial disparities
Spinal fractures in the elderly are preventable with simple X-rays
Among older people, vertebral compression fractures are very common, and those with such fractures are at high risk of incurring new ones. Findings in a new thesis from…
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…