Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths
A study of eight countries found that eating more ultraprocessed foods significantly raises the risk of premature death. …
Can hormone therapy improve heart health in menopausal women?
A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative found that oral hormone therapy may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol, over the long-term in menopausal women. …
Artificial sweetener aspartame triggers insulin spike leading to blood vessel inflammation in mice
New research conducted on mice indicates that aspartame, one of the most commonly used sugar substitutes, may affect vascular health. …
Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise
Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause. …
GLP-1 agonists: Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists, commonly used for weight loss, are associated with a decreased risk of dementia and addiction, but an increased risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal problems.
Intermuscular fat raises the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles (intermuscular fat) are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index. …
Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking
Observational study suggests that people who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers. …
Millions of diabetes and cardiovascular disease cases globally linked to sugar-sweetened beverages
An estimated 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. …
Social isolation and loneliness linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease and susceptibility to infection
Proteomic analysis of blood biomarkers provides evidence linking social isolation and loneliness to poorer health and premature death. …
Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of calories consumed at home
A new analysis found that more than half of calories consumed at home by adults in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods. …
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