Snus withdrawal linked to weight gain and elevated blood pressure

Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by...

Gum disease bacterium linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima...

Adverse waist-to-height ratio trajectories during childhood linked to early cardiometabolic risk

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain (11-14 May) reveals...

Endurance training leads to significant drops in vascular resistance and diastolic blood pressure

A new Finnish study shows that months of marathon training can lower peripheral blood pressure and vascular resistance,...

Red blood cells drive blood vessel damage in diabetes by exporting toxic vesicles

A new study uncovers how diabetic red blood cells release toxic packages that damage blood vessels, revealing a...

Novel nanoparticle could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer

Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer,...

Scientists link specific gene variants to post-vaccine myocarditis and pericarditis

New genetic clues reveal why some people may be predisposed to myocarditis or pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination, offering...

Flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure

We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate,...

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to earlier menopause

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute highlights the significant impact of living in...

US hospitals see rising complications in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy

New research reveals takotsubo cardiomyopathy remains a major cause of in-hospital deaths and complications, with men facing more...

Ovary and fallopian tube removal linked to lower death risk in BRCA carriers with breast cancer

Women diagnosed with breast cancer who carry particular BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants are offered surgery to remove...

HIV testing and outreach falter as Trump funding cuts sweep the South

Storm clouds hung low above a community center in Jackson, where pastor Andre Devine invited people inside for...

Chronic overwork may lead to changes in brain regions associated with emotion and cognition

Long working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation and...

Blocking IL1RAP protein may offer new approach to treat atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fat and calcium in the walls of blood vessels and represents the most...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors linked to increased myocarditis risk in lung cancer patients

A new editorial was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on May 2, 2025, titled "Immune checkpoint inhibitors and myocarditis: Lessons...

Multiple health conditions linked to higher depression risk

People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study...

Phthalates in plastics linked to over 350,000 heart deaths worldwide

A major study quantifies the global toll of plastic-derived phthalates on cardiovascular health, revealing that chemical exposure from...

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Women with the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or systemic sclerosis may have a higher rate of death...

Palliative care for cardiovascular conditions may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

Palliative care may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease and ensure that treatment...

Adult-onset type 1 diabetes linked to higher cardiovascular and mortality risk

A new study in the European Heart Journal shows that people who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood...

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