Healthy foods trump type of diet for reducing heart disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
A diet’s emphasis on fat, carbohydrates or protein may have less impact on heart health than simply eating more healthy foods, researchers say.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Playing online games can improve seniors’ ability to multitask … Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke … Parkinson’s disease fatigue tied to lower diastolic blood pressure …...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, August 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2019
Telemed decreases emergency department use by seniors … Prostate cancer treatment may increase risk of fatal heart condition … A little less alcohol can bring big drops in heart disease risk
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, August 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2019
Decline in heart disease and stroke mortality stalls in high-income countries … Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk … Skin test for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s may be on its way...
5 updated risk factors for heart disease, diabetes detection
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
To detect diabetes and heart disease early on, clinicians should focus on five key risk factors, according to a guideline released this week.
Residents taking heart medication may require special care during heat waves
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2019
Certain heart medications can increase the risk of dangerous dehydration in seniors, according to a recent advisory.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, July 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
Statins under-prescribed for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … New app may help patients avoid drugs linked to dementia … Osteoarthritis may raise death risk in heart disease … One anticoagulant...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Heart disease markers tied to fall risk … Vagus nerve discovery could lead to new diabetes tests … Most new drugs add little benefit, German researchers call for change
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
A protein preserves vision in some diabetic patients … Smoking triples deaths from heart disease … Low cholesterol may boost hemorrhagic stroke risk … No more smiley face chart? Startup markets...
Diets lacking in fruits and vegetables cause millions of cardiovascular deaths
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke are linked to inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, according to a study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.