A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries, reinforcing the idea that protecting young smiles could also help safeguard lifelong heart health. Study: Childhood oral health is associated with the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Image credit: PeopleImages/Shutterstock.com Oral disease in adults is … Read more
Lowering sodium in packaged and prepared foods could significantly improve cardiovascular health and prevent many cases of heart disease, stroke and deaths in the general population in France and the U.K., according to two new research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Consuming too much sodium is a major risk factor for hypertension, … Read more
Despite advances in air quality, global heart disease deaths tied to particulate pollution have soared, especially for seniors and in developing nations, with women facing the sharpest future rise. Study: Global cardiovascular disease burden attributable to particulate matter pollution, 1990–2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 and forecast to 2045 – Image … Read more
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New research highlights the global impact of insufficient omega-3 consumption on ischemic heart disease disability and mortality, with regional and socioeconomic disparities shaping risk levels. Study: A global analysis of the burden of ischemic heart disease attributable to diet low in ω-3 fatty acids between 1990 and 2021. Image Credit: artem evdokimov / Shutterstock.com A recent … Read more