Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart-kidney connection

DALLAS, March 24, 2025 — Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. The rise in kidney disease rates is a major concern for cardiovascular health around the world. … Read more

The Impact of Sodium on Kidney Health: How to Manage and Reduce Risk

The Hidden Dangers of Excessive Sodium: Impacts on Health and Kidney Function Sodium, an essential mineral for bodily functions, is widely known for its presence in table salt… The post <p><strong>The Impact of Sodium on Kidney Health: How to Manage and Reduce Risk</strong></p> appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Early detection and treatment can lessen the impact of heart valve disease

DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2025 — More than 60,000 people die from heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Additionally, data from the Statistical Update shows that more than 28 million people worldwide are living with some type of heart valve disease, … Read more

Brain stimulation did not improve impaired motor skills after stroke

Research Highlights: Neither a placebo procedure nor two different doses of transcranial brain stimulation, which send electrical signals through the skull, improved mobility recovery in stroke survivors receiving movement therapy. Motor function was similar among survivors who received electrical brain stimulation combined with movement therapy or a placebo combined with movement therapy. … Read more

Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise

Highlights: According to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. While medical advances have helped more people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors which lead to these diseases, including high blood pressure and obesity, … Read more