What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health
Some clinics will now check your breast scan for arterial calcification, which can be a sign of heart disease risk. But questions remain about the approach.
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A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought
A new study finds that 5.5 million adults worldwide died in 2019 from cardiovascular disease attributable to lead exposure, more than six times higher than a previous estimate.
A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise
More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.
Cone Health opens new clinic to treat pregnancy-related heart issues
Cone Health is opening a new cardiovascular clinic for people who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or have recently given birth.
For some patients, cardiovascular problems persist long after COVID
After recovering from their initial illness, COVID-19 patients can sometimes suffer serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes — even up to a year later. New research quantifies the risk.
Clots, Strokes And Rashes. Is COVID-19 A Disease Of The Blood Vessels?
COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.
For Your Heart, Eat Fish Or Take Pills? Now There's A Drug Equal To 8 Salmon Servings
A high-dose prescription fish oil pill has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. An FDA advisory panel voted in favor of expanded use of the drug.
Many Guidelines For Heart Care Rely On Weak Evidence
Less than 10 percent of cardiovascular guidelines to help doctors are based on the most carefully conducted scientific studies. A lot of the rest are based on much flimsier evidence.
Is Coconut Oil All It's Cracked Up To Be? Get The Facts On This Faddish Fat
In the past few years, enthusiasts have touted coconut oil as the next great health food. But it contains high levels of saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Should You Keep Taking Those Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills?
When NPR reported on research that sheds doubt on the value of fish oil and vitamin D supplements, people had a lot of questions. So we went back to the experts to get you some answers.