Peer Health Coaching Improves Well-Being in Veterans With CVD Risks
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Peer health coaching interventions can create opportunities for well-being improvements, although not physical health improvements, in veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, according to a …
Learn MorePhoton-Counting CT Offers Better Heart Imaging Quality Than Dual-Source CT
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ultrahigh-pitch photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) yields a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and better cardiovascular imaging quality than ultrahigh-pitch dual-so…
Learn MoreRisk for Heart Failure Higher in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young adult (YA) cancer survivors, especially those diagnosed with leukemia or those treated with anthracycline chemotherapy, face an increased risk for heart failure, according to a research letter publishe…
Learn MoreUna forma de terapia hormonal para la menopausia podría aumentar la presión arterial
LUNES, 5 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres que usan estrógeno para aliviar los síntomas de la menopausia podrían experimentar un aumento en la presión arterial, pero la forma en que toman la hormona podría determinarlo, sugiere un nuevo…
Learn MoreUna forma de terapia hormonal para la menopausia podría aumentar la presión arterial
LUNES, 5 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres que usan estrógeno para aliviar los síntomas de la menopausia podrían experimentar un aumento en la presión arterial, pero la forma en que toman la hormona podría determinarlo, sugiere un nuevo…
Learn MoreUna forma de terapia hormonal para la menopausia podría aumentar la presión arterial
LUNES, 5 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres que usan estrógeno para aliviar los síntomas de la menopausia podrían experimentar un aumento en la presión arterial, pero la forma en que toman la hormona podría determinarlo, sugiere un nuevo…
Learn MoreReview Compares Diagnostic Strategies for Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is associated with a similar risk for cardiovascular death and myocardial infarction as direct invasive coronary angiography (ICA) for initial assessment of susp…
Learn MoreAHA News: Celebrating Pride Month With Mental Health in Mind
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — As rainbow flags flutter in the June breeze for Pride Month, many LGBTQ+ people will feel tension in the air.”It’s been a really rough go for LGBTQ Americans” of late, said psychiatrist Dr. Na…
Learn MoreAnother Reason to Hate Mondays: Higher Risk for Severe Heart Attacks
TUESDAY, June 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Monday can be a downer as folks leave weekend play behind. Now, researchers say Monday might also be the most common day for deadly heart attacks.Doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Roy…
Learn MoreOne Form of Menopause Hormone Therapy Might Raise Blood Pressure
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms may see their blood pressure rise — but the way they take the hormone may determine that, a large new study suggests.The study, of over 100,000 menopausal women…
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