The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses – is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can now gain vital insights into their long-term quality of life according to data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI). Read further on Dynamite News:

While sex influences the mechanisms behind how cardiovascular disease develops, gender plays a role in how healthcare providers recognize and manage it.

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

From skin to gut: Here’s why you should watch what you eat

The cardiovascular risk is significantly higher for those hospitalized with severe COVID and individuals with a preexisting history of heart disease, the study revealed.

Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease. However, many nutritionists question whether the term “ultra-processed” does any more than create confusion. It only considers the way food is produced, ignoring other important factors like calories and nutrients.