Planetary Health Diet Index linked to lower total, cause-specific mortality
Jun 10, 2024
Reductions seen in death from a variety of causes; PHDI scores were also associated with environmental impact
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, diseases set to increase
Jun 06, 2024
The annual inflation-adjusted health care costs of cardiovascular risk factors is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050.
Semaglutide boosts kidney outcomes with obesity + cardiovascular disease
May 28, 2024
At the prespecified 104-week time point, semaglutide was associated with a lesser decline in eGFR than placebo.
Statins reduce CVD risk in adults aged 75 to 85 and 85 years and older
May 28, 2024
A risk reduction was seen for overall cardiovascular disease incidence for initiating statin therapy in both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses.
Fish oil beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease progression
May 22, 2024
However, supplements may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation and stroke in the general population.
Physical activity time, step counts yield similar results
May 21, 2024
Similar benefits were seen for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Men face more diabetes complications than women
May 17, 2024
The findings were independent of diabetes duration over a 10-year period.
Plant-based diets tied to long-term health benefits
May 15, 2024
The benefits include a better cardiometabolic risk profile as well as lower mortality.
AI-informed health app aids diabetes outcomes
May 15, 2024
The app gives tailored nutrition and health recommendations, which are linked to decreases in HbA1c and heart disease risk.
Four in 10 adults with diabetes report taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist
May 14, 2024
Even with healthcare insurance, users report difficulty paying for the medication.
