The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk
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15 Risk Factors for Heart Disease Doctors Say You Should Know
You likely already know the main heart disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a history of smoking. However, what you may not know is that there…
Study finds heart health in midlife predicts dementia risk in older age
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led…
Stem cell therapy lowers risk of heart failure after a heart attack
Mesenchymal stem cells labeled with fluorescence molecules Vshivkova/Shutterstock People who received an infusion of stem cells shortly after a heart attack were less likely to develop heart failure than those…
Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk
People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with healthy mouths. Poor oral health was also tied to a…
GLP-1s Help Lower Risk in People With Diabetes
Share on PinterestA new study found that GLP1-RA medications may help lower the risk of a cardiovascular event in people with type 2 diabetes. Getty Images Researchers say GLP-1 drugs…