Chemical found in common plastics linked to heart disease mortality in new study
Chemicals found in plastics have been linked to a multitude of health risks — and now heart disease mortality has been added to the list. In an analysis of population…
Gun Violence Exposure Is Linked to Less Dental Care
For decades, the effects of gun violence exposure on overall physical health has largely been overlooked, but a new study shows a startling link: In communities with the highest rates…
When You Start Menopause Could Be Linked to Heart Health
Menopause can cause significant changes in the body—and according to new research, the age a person goes through this transition could be indicative of either better or worse heart health.…
Keto diet not linked to greater heart disease risk, says new study
High cholesterol has long gotten a bad rap for causing poor heart health — but a new study suggests that the low-carb ketogenic diet may not be linked to cardiovascular…
Pandemic dental office closures linked to increased burden on ERs from kids with dental issues
The trend in dental-related emergency department (ED) admissions as a percentage of total ED admissions, by age group. Credit: JACEP Open (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.acepjo.2025.100094 Dental office closures early in the…
Potato consumption not linked to heart disease or hypertension
New meta-analysis finds no significant association, but fried potatoes may raise hypertension risk. Study: Potato Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in a Harmonized Analysis of Seven Prospective Cohorts. Image…