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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July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 10, 2025

No Heart Risk Found With Triptan Use

A large real-world study found no significant increase in short-term heart attack or stroke risk among migraine patients using triptans, including those with cardiovascular risk factors.

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July 09, 2025

ESC: Vaccines May Prevent Major Heart Events

A new ESC clinical statement finds that common vaccines, including those for influenza and COVID-19, may lower cardiovascular risks such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, particularly in high-risk patients.

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July 09, 2025

Better Cholesterol Treatment Could Prevent Thousands of Cardiovascular Events

Most adults with high LDL cholesterol are not receiving recommended treatments and are not fully following clinical guidelines.

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July 08, 2025

No Safe Level for Processed Foods

A meta-analysis finds no safe level of processed meat, sugary drinks, or industrial trans fats—each linked to increased chronic disease risk.

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July 08, 2025

Orforglipron Lowers A1c, Weight in T2D Patients 

A 40-week trial presented at ADA's 85th Scientific Sessions showed that daily oral orforglipron significantly lowered blood sugar and body weight in adults with early type 2 diabetes.

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July 08, 2025

Why This Type of Total Arch Replacement Can Be Beneficial for Type A Aortic Dissections

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiac surgeon explains why total aortic arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk is often a beneficial long-term solution for select type A aortic dissection patients.

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July 02, 2025

Body Fat Percentage Outranks BMI for Mortality

New research shows body fat percentage predicts long-term mortality more accurately than BMI, suggesting a need to revise how body composition is measured in clinical care.

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