#cardiovascular

Among people treated for hepatitis C, diabetes and chronic kidney disease were both linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death.

An ongoing randomized controlled trial will provide more definitive results in the future.

The risk was lower in people who had achieved a sustained virological response compared with those who had not.

The Life’s Simple 7 metric accurately indicates the likelihood of having fatty liver disease.

New guidelines recommend focusing on healthy foods but don’t restrict added sugars or alcohol as much as some experts had hoped.

A difference of more than 10 mmHg in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to increased risk for heart attack, stroke and death.

Try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week.

Heart attacks, chest pain and stroke are just a few cardiovascular events these spouses face.

High blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease and cardiovascular disease are all more prevalent among women with HIV.

The REPRIEVE study, which is primarily looking at a statin’s effect on cardiovascular disease, is shedding light on many other mysteries.

The American Heart Association advises people not to smoke or vape cannabis because the drug may cause serious cardiovascular problems.

Hypertension raises the risk of heart disease and severe COVID-19.

Tight living spaces, lack of protective gear and preexisting health conditions may account for the higher death rate in prisons.

People with cancer, heart disease and diabetes are at increased risk for serious illness from COVID-19.

Women who drink too much soda and other sweet thirst quenchers are more likely to be stricken by stroke.

Low-income adults with and without cardiovascular disease are less likely to be counseled on risk factors for heart disease.