Share on PinterestRecent research shows that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A boy and the sea · E+/Getty A recent study found that the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 9% lower cardiovascular disease burden compared with the older live vaccine. Researchers observed lower burdens of coronary […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a groundbreaking new drug to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. Photo courtesy of Revolution Medicines The FDA approved Rasonque, a new drug to treat the most common type of pancreatic cancer. A clinical trial found that those who received Rasonque had more than double the average survival rate: around […]
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Share on PinterestMs. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala & After Party. NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 27: Journalist, social and political activist Gloria Steinem speaks on stage at Ms. Foundation For Women 2016 Gloria Awards Gala at The Pierre Hotel on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images […]
Read MoreIntroduction Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions that are contributing to rising rates of overweight/obesity, which in turn may drive cardiometabolic sequelae such as diabetes and hypertension. However, the extent to which excess adiposity may contribute to the prevalence of such sequelae in sub-Saharan Africa remains uncertain. We thus sought to […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved Mounjaro for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes. Milko · E+/Getty The FDA has approved Mounjaro to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. A major clinical trial found that Mounjaro performed as well […]
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Share on PinterestA popular sugar substitute known as xylitol is associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke. Xvision/Moment/Getty Images A common artificial sweetener known as xylitol is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. A new study found that the higher the level of xylitol in the blood, the greater the risk […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA announced a recall of saline and other IV fluids over possible contamination with fiberglass, stainless steel, and other hazardous materials. RicardoImagen/E+/Getty Images Two companies recalled saline and other IV fluids over a 10-day period in August 2026. Fiberglass, stainless steel, rust, cotton, wood fibers, and plastic are the reported contaminants. Both […]
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Share on PinterestRecent research shows that around 79% of young adults show signs of CKM. pixelfit · E+/Getty A recent study has found that around 79% of adults in their 20s already show signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome links obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Prevention and awareness in your 20s may […]
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My road to a PCOS diagnosis was long and challenging, but here’s why the recent name change to PMOS gives me hope for the future. Share on PinterestIt took five years for me to be diagnosed with PMOS. Now I have hope for a future of earlier diagnosis and personalized treatment. Image Credit: Andrew French […]
Read MoreBackground Stress hyperglycemia is common during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with worse outcomes. The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), which standardizes acute glucose levels to chronic glycemic status, may provide superior prognostic information compared with admission glucose alone. Objective To systematically evaluate the association between SHR and clinical outcomes in PCI patients and […]
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