cardiovascular disease

New research finds that people with schizophrenia have a genetic propensity to smoking and a reduced genetic risk of obesity.

High intake of several emulsifiers, widely used in processed foods to improve texture and shelf life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

The impact of particulate matter air pollution on death and disability is on the rise worldwide, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Low concentrations of air pollutants are associated with poorer health, and research has found a link between air pollution and dementia risk. Researchers have now investigated this connection.

A growing body of evidence supports the fact that dietary choices can significantly influence heart health.

Researchers have developed a new device to monitor and treat heart disease and dysfunction in the days, weeks or months following such events.

Bariatric surgery is more effective than medications and lifestyle interventions for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Research has shown that walnuts may have heart-healthy benefits like lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

People with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation have a modestly higher risk of developing dementia than people without the condition.

The findings showed a 24% reduction in all-cause mortality among those adhering to a low-carbohydrate dietary pattern.

Researchers may be able to predict cardiovascular diseases, such as arterial fibrillation and heart failure, in patients by using artificial intelligence (AI) to examine the genes in their DNA.

People with early cardiovascular disease may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems and worse brain health in middle age.

Sitting is the default state in many people’s day-to-day lives, with significant health implications.

Two-minute bursts of vigorous activity totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death.

Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked to a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee.