Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to late breaking research presented at ESC Congress 2020.1
Large study finds no link between blood pressure medication and cancer
There is no evidence that blood pressure lowering drugs increase the risk of cancer, according to the most extensive study conducted on the topic. The research was presented…
Steps outlined to reduce the risk of stroke during, after heart surgery
Steps for reducing the risk of stroke in patients undergoing heart surgery are detailed in a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “Considerations for Reduction of Risk of…
Long naps may be bad for health
Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. The study…
Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age
Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to research released at ESC Congress 2020.1