August 3, 2023 — The cardiovascular polypill, developed by the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and the pharmaceutical company Ferrer, has been included by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its List of Essential Medicines.  The medication, known as a “polypill,” includes three active ingredients (acetylsalicylic acid, ramipril, and atorvastatin) and is effective in preventing secondary adverse cardiovascular […]

“Our hypothesis is that black garlic is able to attenuate the disbalance of lipid profile and improve endothelial function in the condition of hypercholesterolemia,” the team of Spanish researchers wrote. “Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of black garlic consumption on markers of cardiovascular function in hypercholesterolemic adult populations, […]

Mounting evidence shows that more young adults are experiencing heart problems compared to decades past, and that worsening lifestyle habits—namely, poor diet and lack of exercise—are to blame. And some research suggests that COVID infections are adding insult to injury. Perhaps the most alarming trend is that, despite declines among older adults, the proportion of […]