Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Cancer: Cardiorespiratory fitness may significantly lower the risks

Share on PinterestExperts say regular exercise is an effective way to reduce your risk of cancer. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy Researchers are reporting that good cardiovascular fitness can help reduce the risk of nine types of cancer, including lung, liver and rectal cancer. They say the risk reduction is between 5% and 42% for these various cancers. […]

Heat-proof your heart: Exercise tips to shield against heat-related cardiovascular events

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Aug 15, 2023 07:59 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Be cautious during hot seasons and engage in mild physical activities. Here are tips on how to heat-proof your heart against heat-related cardiovascular events Health experts believe that by embracing exercise as our ally, we can protect our hearts from heat-related […]

More cardiovascular complications linked to COVID

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Recent study at UC Irvine found that semaglutide medication may benefit 93 million U.S. adults

Newswise — Irvine, CA – August 14, 2023 — Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have just published a study that projects 93 million U.S. adults that are overweight and obese may be suitable for the 2.4 mg dosage of semaglutide, a weight loss medication known under the brand name Wegovy.  They projected based […]

As Temperatures Rise, So Does the Risk of Heart Problems

Average temperatures are rising around the world. That could mean an increased risk of heart problems for people with certain medical conditions, according to Malini Nadadur, MD, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist in Northern California. “High temperatures can really increase the effects of cardiovascular risk on our patients,” she said. Dr. Nadadur shared tips on how […]

New outpatient clinic, OSF Cardiovascular Care with Bellin Health hosts blessing

Courtesy photo OSF HealthCare and Bellin Health representatives at the blessing and open house include: front row: Sister Theresa Ann, O.S.F.; Carol Friesen, Eastern Region CEO, OSF HealthCare; Nuno Gomes, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Nephrology Service Line Director, Bellin Health; Kelly Jefferson, President, OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group, Dr. Christine Rattin, Cardiologist, Bellin […]

Social factors account for racial disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality, study finds

Black Americans are 54% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than White Americans, despite a substantial overall reduction in cardiovascular disease mortality nationwide. Now, a new study from Tulane University published in Annals of Internal Medicine has found that this racial disparity can be attributed to social factors such as unemployment, low income, and […]