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Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 sessions found that individuals adhering to an 8-hour time-restricted eating plan had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those eating over longer periods.Research Highlights:A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.People with heart disease or cancer also had an increased…

A comprehensive study supported by the National Institutes of Health demonstrates a significant link between frequent cannabis smoking and increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use.Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart…

Cannabis use is associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke, a study of 430,000 adults indicates, stressing the need for awareness of its cardiovascular effects. Credit: SciTechDaily.com More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Research Highlights:An analysis of survey data for 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis has a significant association with an increased risk of…

Tirzepatide, a weight loss medication, has been shown to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure in obese adults, offering a promising approach to treating and preventing hypertension alongside weight management. The findings from the SURMOUNT-1 study highlight tirzepatide’s potential benefits beyond weight loss, emphasizing the need for additional research on its long-term cardiovascular impacts.A new study reveals that weight loss medication leads to reductions in blood pressure levels during both day and…

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 highlights the connection between mental health and cardiovascular disease. Findings show that anxiety and depression can accelerate cardiovascular risk factors and that a cumulative stress score is significantly linked to heart disease, suggesting that mental health significantly impacts heart health.Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that…

New research indicates that millions might be wrongly diagnosed with high blood pressure due to incorrect measurement techniques. The American Heart Association recommends that blood pressure should be measured with the patient seated and supported, but many healthcare professionals deviate from this method. The study found significant differences in readings taken on an exam table versus those taken in a chair, as recommended.Research reveals that improper blood pressure measurement techniques could lead to millions…

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a big change in the learning methods at the medical colleges and other similar institutions in the country.New-age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have taken diagnosis, treatment, post-operative care, remote patient care and palliative care to a whole new level.Ashutosh Niranjan, Dean of the Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS), told IANS, "Traditional learning methods are going to remain in…

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