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More Evidence Marijuana Increases Heart Attack Risk --Even in Healthy Users
Two new studies find active pot users are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack compared to nonusers, even if they’re young and have healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Moms of Twins Face an Increased Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Finds
Mothers of twins are more likely to be hospitalized with heart disease within a year of giving birth, but researchers say the risk appears short-term.
Just Like Belly Fat, Muscle Fat May Increase the Risk of Serious Heart Disease
A new study finds people with pockets of fat inside their muscles are at increased risk of hospitalization of death from heart attack.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs May Protect Stroke Survivors from Future Attacks, Study Finds
New research shows GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, and SGLT2 inhibitors, like Farxiga, help lower the risk of secondary stroke, heart attack and death in stroke survivors.
Women With Endometriosis May Face an Increased Risk of Heart Disease
A new study suggests women with endometriosis have significantly higher odds of heart attack and stroke.
Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Increased Formation of Blood Clots and Heart Risks
A new study out of the Cleveland Clinic finds consuming erythritol increases blood clot formation, a major cause of heart attack and stroke.
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Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2025
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Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows.
The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of stroke and
Dementia Tied To Heart, Metabolic Diseases
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2025
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Heart disease, strokes and diabetes contribute to many dementia cases in the United States, but the risk is not equal everywhere, a new study says.
Overal...
Recovering From A Heart Attack? Here's What You Shouldn't Do
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2025
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Lounging around too much after a heart attack can set you up for another one, a new study says.
Within a year of being treated for heart attack ...
Down Syndrome Patients Have Higher Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2025
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People with Down syndrome have a much higher risk of stroke than people without the genetic disorder, a new study says.
Down syndrome pa...
Shingles Vaccine Could Protect Heart Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2025
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The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study says.
Folks...
Scoring System Can Avoid Unnecessary Surgery For Clogged Arteries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2025
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THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HeathDay News) -- Doctors might be able to use a new scoring system to avoid unnecessary surgery to prevent strokes,...
Microplastics Could Be Contributing To Clogged Arteries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2025
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Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says.
Fat...
Smart Shirt Might Predict Heart Problems
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2025
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A “smart shirt” equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) can help identify folks who are at higher risk of heart disease, a new study says.
The sh...
Heart-Related Deaths More Likely During Day/Night Heatwaves
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2025
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More people die from heart problems during heatwaves where high temperatures stretch through both the day and night, a new study says.
Heatwaves that offer no relief at night -- known as compound heatwaves -- are much more deadly than soaring daytime temperatures alone, ...
Two-Drug Combo Lowers Cholesterol Better Than Statins Alone
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2025
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Statins are very cheap and highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs -- but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says.
'Broken Heart Syndrome' Doubles Risk of Hospitalization
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2025
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The final days of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman are heart-rending -- a man with Alzheimer’s disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his wife, before collapsing himself.
Experts have speculated that Hackman, 95, might have died from <...
Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2025
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Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says.
Women with poor health have nearly five times the risk of heart disease compared to women with ideal health, according to find...
Mammograms Can Help Assess Women's Heart Health As Well
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2025
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Mammograms can be used to screen for more than just breast cancer, researchers say.
The X-ray breast scans also can be used to assess calcium deposits in arteries, which is an indicator of heart health, researchers are scheduled to report Monday at a meeting of the Ameri...
Study Finds Better Way For Smartwatches to Track Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2025
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Folks frequently use their smartwatches to monitor their daily step count, aiming to get enough physical activity to improve their health.
But smartwatche...
Weed Users At Greater Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2025
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Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don’t indulge, a new study says.
Adults under 50 are more than six times as likely to suffer a
Seniors Benefit From Tight Blood Pressure Control
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2025
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Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says.
Systolic blood pressure kept under 130 reduces the risk...
Prompt CPR Saves Lives, Regardless Of Who Performs It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2025
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It doesn’t matter if CPR is performed by a doctor, a paramedic or an unskilled, unpracticed passerby -- when performed promptly, it will increase a person’s odds of survival, a new study says.
Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2025
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People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related diseases.
But controlling that risk could be as simple as picking up a TV remote and hitting the “off” switch, a new study suggests.<...
America's Well-To-Do Have Less Heart Disease Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2025
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Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says.
The top 20% of high-income, college-educated Americans have less heart disease risk than others, and this gap has widened over the past two d...
What Is Cardiovascular Disease?
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2025
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Cardiovascular disease is a general term that refers to many different types of heart problems.
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, one American dies from heart disease every 33 seconds, according to the
Most Americans Don’t Know These Heart Disease Risks, Survey Shows
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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Many Americans don't realize how everyday habits and overlooked health issues can increase their risk for heart disease, according to a new
Study Finds No Spike in Cardiac Arrest in Athletes During Pandemic
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the pandemic.
Wildfires Can Raise Rates of Heart Attacks, Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2025
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With Los Angeles still reeling from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new report on California blazes from earlier years finds the toll on survivors' hearts can be severe.
However, the study also found that the cardiovascular effects of smoke exposures v...
Many Americans Misguided On Daily Aspirin, Survey Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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Many Americans don’t see anything wrong with taking daily low-dose aspirin, even though experts have concluded its risks outweigh its benefits, a new survey has found.
Nearly half (48%) of people incorrectly think that the benefits of taking low-dose
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests.
Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins, researchers reported Feb. 3 in the
Heart Patients Aren't Taking Lifesaving Meds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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Drugs like blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering statins and blood pressure meds can protect the health and extend the lives of people with heart disease....
Noisy Settings OK For Blood Pressure Testing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2025
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Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place.
The reading they get is apt to be just as accurate as if the test were taking place in ...
Heart Health Risk Factors Continue To Increase
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2025
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Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Associati...
Fatty Muscles Increase Heart Disease Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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A well-marbled steak is highly prized for grilling, but those sort of fat deposits in human muscles can be deadly, a new study says.
People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems, researchers reporte...
Study: Blood Transfusion Post-Heart Attack May Be Critical for Those with Anemia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2024
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A blood transfusion following a heart attack could be a life-saving measure for patients with anemia.
A new evidence review published in the journal
Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says.
People who doze off and wake up at extremel...
About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2024
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Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholest...
Ablation Best Treatment for Rapid Heartbeat in Heart Attack Survivors
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2024
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New research suggests that a procedure now regarded as Plan B when patients have episodes of rapid heartbeat after a heart attack should be the go-to treatment.
Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a
Your Heart's Shape Could Affect Your Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2024
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It's long been known that certain structural qualities of the human heart -- its size, chamber volume -- can influence cardiovascular health.
British scientists say they're now discovering that the gene-directed shape of a person's heart might matter, too.
“T...
Obesity-Linked Heart Deaths Nearly Tripled in U.S. Over Past Two Decades
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2024
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Lives lost to obesity-related heart disease have nearly tripled over the past twenty years, a new study reports.
Heart disease deaths linked to obesity increa...
Women, Men on Kidney Dialysis Face Different Heart Risks
- HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2024
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Women have a higher risk of heart failure and stroke than men while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure, a new study shows.
However, women also have a lower overall...
When Is It OK to Undergo Routine Surgery After a Heart Attack?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Seniors who’ve had a heart attack should probably delay any elective surgeries for three to six months, a new study advises.
People aged 67 and older...
Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says.
People hospitalized for COVID had abo...
Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
“Our findings suppor...
Ozempic Can Prevent Heart Trouble in Folks With Kidney Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Ozempic and Wegovy can prevent heart problems in overweight and obese people, particularly if they also suffer from kidney disease, a new clinical trial shows.
The drugs’ a...
New Blood Test Could Predict Women's 30-year Risk for Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2024
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Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease?
Yes, claims new research that found women with ...
Cold Weather Raises Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2024
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Hospitals see more admissions for heart attacks in the days after cold weather sets in, new research shows.
"Individuals may be particularly vulnerable to acute cardiac events during periods of cold stress," said study lead author
Recreational Drug Use Triples Odds for Repeat Heart Crises
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Recreational drug users are three times more likely to have repeated heart health emergencies than people who don’t use, a new study has found.
About 11% of patients admitted to intensive cardiac care units have been using recreational drugs, said researcher
Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests.
One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for...
Wegovy Helps Patients With Heart Failure Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Research has already proven that the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) can slash a person's odds for heart attacks and strokes, and now more data from the same trial suggests that's even true for very ill patients with
Too Much Time Watching Screens in 20s Raises Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study warns.
Data from a study tracking the health of more than 4,000 young adults for over 30 years found a higher odds for heart attack for those who'd spent a lot of ...
New 'Platelet Score' Could Gauge Your Odds for Stroke, Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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An experimental genetic test can gauge a person’s risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report.
People who scored high on the test had more than double the rate of
More Evidence That an Artificial Sweetener Poses Heart Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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There's more evidence to suggest that the common artificial sweetener erythritol might pose dangers to consumers' hearts.
The new study, involving 20 healthy adult volunteers, found that at doses commonly found in an erythritol-sweetened soda or muffin, the sweetener was...
Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.
People hospitalized for heart at...
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests.
People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart probl...