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Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

In a recent study published inScientific Reports, researchers determined whether the frequency of brushing one's teeth increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients aged 2

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

In a recent study published inScientific Reports, researchers determined whether the frequency of brushing one's teeth increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients aged 2
How to Increase Your HDL Cholesterol Levels

How to Increase Your HDL Cholesterol Levels

How to Increase Your HDL Cholesterol LevelsByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on October 20, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端High levels of HDL choleste

How to Increase Your HDL Cholesterol Levels

How to Increase Your HDL Cholesterol LevelsByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on October 20, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端High levels of HDL choleste
Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult
Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m
Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming
Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

ByLaura DorwartUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic aneurysm refers to a balloon-like area of swelling in the body’s largest artery,

Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

ByLaura DorwartUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic aneurysm refers to a balloon-like area of swelling in the body’s largest artery,
Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no
COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

Sue Hughes and Allison ShelleyOctober23,2023New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, produc

COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

Sue Hughes and Allison ShelleyOctober23,2023New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, produc
Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins
What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif

What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif
What do normal labia look like? Sometimes doctors are the wrong people to ask

What do normal labia look like? Sometimes doctors are the wrong people to ask

by Maggie Kirkman,The ConversationSome doctors’ websites make false claims to encourage women to have genital cosmetic surgery. Credit:rawpixelWomen's genitals are as diverse as our fa

What do normal labia look like? Sometimes doctors are the wrong people to ask

by Maggie Kirkman,The ConversationSome doctors’ websites make false claims to encourage women to have genital cosmetic surgery. Credit:rawpixelWomen's genitals are as diverse as our fa
Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M