Category Archives: Cardiovascular

World Heart Day 2023: Here’s how drinking water can keep cardiovascular diseases at bay

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Sep 28, 2023 04:01 PM IST Share Via Copy Link World Heart Day: By drinking water you’re not just hydrating; you’re taking a proactive step towards safeguarding your heart. Here’s how Water is essential for our survival and there is no denying this fact as we often hear about the importance […]

Cardiovascular disease risk may increase with cannabis use disorder

Share on PinterestExperts say cannabis use should be done along with consultation with a medical professional. J. Anthony/Stocksy A new study found that adults with cannabis use disorder were about 60% more likely to experience cardiovascular problems. Experts say the findings underline the importance of understanding the mechanisms at play when it comes to cannabis […]

Cannabis Overuse Linked To Heart Failure And Heart Attacks, Study Finds

Topline As weed usage skyrockets in the U.S., adults who overuse cannabis are 60% more likely to experience heart failure, strokes, or heart attacks compared to adults of the same age and sex without cannabis use disorder—according to a new study led by a team of researchers in Canada. Key Facts In the report published […]

Cannabis use disorder may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke

Cannabis use disorder is linked to a higher risk of heart problems Tunatura/Shutterstock People with cannabis use disorder have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other major cardiovascular conditions, suggesting that frequent cannabis use may impair heart health. Anees Bahji at the University of Calgary in Canada and his colleagues analysed the health […]

Study: Compulsive pot users face higher risk of cardiovascular woes

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) — Adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have a roughly 60% higher risk of a first heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event than comparable individuals without this addiction, a new Canadian study suggests. The study, published Thursday in the journal Addiction, evaluated an association between problematic marijuana […]

Cannabis use disorder may be linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder. The study, published in Addiction, measured the association between problematic marijuana use and […]

The Doctor Who Wants to Change How We Treat Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of people in the United States and worldwide. Yet physicians often do not prescribe evidence-based medicines that could change those statistics.  Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine, wants to do something about that.  “There are therapies that have a ton […]

New study reveals genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors

New research finds that people with schizophrenia have a genetic propensity to smoking and a reduced genetic risk of obesity. The study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, revealed genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, particularly body mass index (BMI) and smoking. The findings highlight the importance of environmental factors […]