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Multiple dementia risk factors lead to greater chance of cognitive decline, study finds

Scatter plot and linear fit with 95% confidence interval between white matter hyperintensity in mL and plasma amyloid beta (Aβ)42/40 ratio. Credit: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2024). DOI: 10.1002/alz.14126 Cognitive decline

High cholesterol levels at a young age found to be a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina pectoris, or in worse cases a

Study looks deeper into olive oil’s health benefits

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Olive oil has long been touted for its ability to lower heart disease risk. So University of Florida researchers set out to dig deeper to learn

Novel low-dose triple single-pill combination shows efficacy and tolerability in two international trials

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A low-dose triple single-pill combination was effective at lowering blood pressure (BP) in two trials presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

Research shows regular mobile phone is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in current smokers and individuals

Oral anticoagulants should be paused before transcatheter aortic valve implantation, researchers say

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There was no apparent benefit to continuing oral anticoagulants compared with interruption in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to late-breaking research presented in

Mass screening for atrial fibrillation does not prevent stroke in older adults, research finds

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Mass screening for atrial fibrillation using ECG together with heart failure biomarker does not prevent ischemic stroke or systemic embolism (blood clot) in older adults aged

Mainstay ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation shows substantial benefit over sham procedure

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically

Novel point-of-care heart attack test leads to shorter emergency department stays for some patients

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new, rapid blood test that spots whether people are having a heart attack could improve the treatment of people presenting with chest pain at emergency

Women, Black people and disadvantaged less likely to get heart surgery in England, suggests research

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women, people of Black ethnicity and those from low income households in England are less likely to be offered heart surgery than men, white people, and