Sitting a lot is bad even for young, active people

"This study makes it clear: if you sit for long periods, the standard exercise recommendations are not enough."

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
Dec. 5, 2024 ~7 min

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.

Judith Regensteiner, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Oct. 22, 2024 ~10 min


Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.

Madeline Comeau, Medical Student, University of North Dakota • conversation
Sept. 25, 2024 ~8 min

Heart failure cause may differ in women and men

A new study finds striking differences at the cellular level between male and female mice with a common type of heart failure.

Lisa Howard-UC Davis • futurity
May 30, 2024 ~7 min

Orange peel extract may be good for your heart

"These findings suggest that orange peels... can be repurposed into valuable health-promoting ingredients..."

U. Florida • futurity
May 29, 2024 ~4 min

Cambridge research receives £5 million boost for ‘world-leading’ cardiovascular research

The University of Cambridge has received £5 million funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to support its world-class cardiovascular disease research

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 28, 2024 ~5 min

Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them

Alcohol is responsible for more deaths than overdoses from opioids and all other substances combined, yet less than 10% of people with alcohol use disorder receive treatment.

Joseph P. Schacht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 20, 2024 ~12 min

Coal trains carry health risks along with cargo

Freight trains carrying coal pose a health risk to communities living near rail lines, according to new research.

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~5 min


Primary care clinics help control ‘Essential Eight’ heart disease risks

Specialized care can help you survive a heart attack or stroke. But a primary care doctor can help prevent those problems in the first place.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
April 4, 2024 ~8 min

Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally − new research

Researchers designed an ultrathin pacemaker that can be implanted via minimally invasive techniques, potentially improving recovery time and reducing the risk of complications.

Pengju Li, Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering • conversation
March 15, 2024 ~6 min

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