Gender-affirming hormone therapy may increase risk of high blood pressure
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) was associated with blood pressure changes in both transgender men and women, according to new research published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal….
Heart health of shift workers linked to body clock
Working hours that deviate from an individual’s natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific…
Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria
Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to prevent a heart infection caused by bacteria around…
Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease
An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.
Smoking cannabis significantly impairs vision but many users are unaware of it
A study carried out by the University of Granada indicates that smoking cannabis significantly alters key visual functions, such as visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, three-dimensional vision, the ability…