Risk of Heart Disease Among Women

Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention.
One egg a week lowers heart disease death risk by 29%
A new study has found that eating between one and six eggs each week significantly reduces the risk of dying from any cause but particularly from heart disease – even in people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol levels.
The Risk of Heart Disease Among Women
A significant percentage of women—up to 44%—may be living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Zubair Ahmen with Washington Regional’s Cardiovascular Clinic. While
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins
New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests. Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins,
Mothers of twins face double heart disease risk after childbirth
A recent study found that mothers of twins are at double the risk of heart disease in the year after giving birth compared to mothers who give birth to a single infant. The research, led by Professor Cande Ananth and Dr.
Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns
Most maternal deaths occur within the first year after giving birth, and cardiomyopathy – a form of cardiovascular disease – is among the leading causes.
Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth
The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to new research. The risk is even higher in mothers of twins who had a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy.
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Midweek Motivator: Cardiovascular disease can be fatal if not prevented
Many treatments exist to minimize the effects of cardiovascular disease on quality of life and longevity but, an ounce of ...
American Heart Month: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
February is American Heart Month and WHSV is partnering with Augusta Health to highlight the importance of cardiovascular ...
Heart health and groundbreaking treatments | Real Men Wear Gowns
Doctors emphasize the importance of regular checkups with a primary care provider and simple tests that could detect heart ...
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women in the U.S.
The American Heart Association is highlighting a special group of New York women to raise awareness. CBS News New York's ...
Stars With A Personal Tie To Heart Disease Show Up And Show Out For AHA's Red Dress Collection Event
We spoke with a few, including Porsha Williams and actress Susan Kelechi Watson, about keeping heart problems at bay after watching loved ones struggle.
Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, finds study
Regular consumption of eggs is associated with a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death in relatively healthy ...
Pfizer beats profit estimates on heart disease drug, COVID vaccine sales
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong sales of its heart ...
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A protein at the heart of heart disease
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) -- commonly known as bad cholesterol -- have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic troublemakers have hidden ...
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6 Preventative Tips to Protect Yourself from Heart Disease
Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.