July 18, 2025

Later Eating Linked to Insulin Resistance

A twin study found that individuals who consumed most of their daily calories later in their personal circadian rhythm had lower insulin sensitivity and greater insulin resistance, with genetics playing a role in meal timing behavior.

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July 18, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Organ Aging and Mortality

Researchers used blood proteins to estimate the biological age of 11 organs in over 44,000 people, revealing that older brain and immune systems were linked to higher disease and death risks, while younger ones predicted longer life.

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July 18, 2025

Decade of Data Validates Life’s Simple 7

A decade-long review supports that higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores significantly reduce risks of chronic disease, mortality, and health care use.

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July 17, 2025

Mount Sinai Study: Controlling Heart Rhythm Before m-TEER Improves Outcomes

Patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF) at the time of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) for severe mitral regurgitation are more than twice as likely to die or be rehospitalized for heart failure, compared to patients without AF. These are the findings from a Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital study that links the presence of AF at the time of the procedure to worse outcomes following the procedure.

Mount Sinai New York

July 17, 2025

Vapes Outperform Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Cessation Trial

Researchers found vaporized nicotine products more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults.

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July 17, 2025

Medical Oddities: Plague, Still a Thing

Old threats, odd urges, crispy skin, toxic air, and tea with benefits—all in one go.

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July 17, 2025

Cancer History Linked to Severe COVID-19, Study 

Adult childhood cancer survivors had a higher risk of severe COVID-19 despite lower infection rates and higher vaccination coverage.

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July 16, 2025

Multidisciplinary Valve Expertise, Exceptional Outcomes Why Referring Physicians Trust Baptist Health for Heart Valve Disease Care

An estimated 2.5% of the U.S. population is affected by valvular heart disease, with prevalence increasing sharply with age. In fact, up to 13% of people over 75 have moderate or severe valve disease,

Baptist Health South Florida

July 14, 2025

Premenstrual Disorders Linked With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases 

A large Swedish study found that women diagnosed with premenstrual disorders had a modest but consistent increase in the risk of several types of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, hypertension, and arrhythmia.

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