A new commission report in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology proposes a more precise way of diagnosing obesity—beyond simply using body mass index (BMI). Instead, the commission, comprising 58 global experts and individuals with lived experience, calls for “clinical obesity” to be recognized as a chronic illness that directly impairs tissues or organ function. This shift in focus acknowledges that people with excess adiposity (body fat) can have very different health statuses, even with similar BMIs. ...
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the study revealed that women were less likely to achieve the rec LDL cholesterol targets than men.
women who reported high alcohol intake had a higher risk of heart disease compared to those with moderate intake
Statin treatment effectively reduces coronary heart disease by achieving specific LDL-C goals
Gary Garcia-Molina talked about the link between sleep apnea and heart disease, and a possible solution.
More than 74% of American Indian young adults aged 20 to 29 and 55% of teens aged 15 to 19 have high cholesterol
Dr. Raymond Townsend detailed the cardiovascular dangers of hypertension, and non-adherence to medication.
Racial and ethnic disparities persist in the adoption of preventative care for patients with ASCVD.
There is no single best heart rate for fat burning on commercial exercise equipment.
Socioeconomic interventions may not have an equal heart health benefit across different racial and ethnic groups.
Thirty-nine percent of US youth aged 12-19 are overweight or obese, and 15% have high blood pressure.
Clinical decision support tools did not reduce disparities in preventative care for cardiovascular disease.
In overweight or obese adults with cardiovascular disease, semaglutide significantly reduced the risk of nonfatal stroke.
Low-cost preventive measures may help reduce care disparities for people with peripheral artery disease
Black individuals were less likely to receive coronary artery calcium screenings than White individuals
Keto-like diets may be associated with increased levels of bad cholesterol and double the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Levels of cardiovascular disease are projected to increase for racial and ethnic minorities by 2060.
Increasing physical activity levels may help to reduce heart health disparities in high-risk populations.
Sleeping less than 5 hours a night is associated with a 74% higher risk of developing peripheral artery disease.
Blood pressure readings obtained during medical visits can differ significantly between appointments.
Rates of statin use were low in Black and Hispanic adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Regular sauna use is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and heart-related mortality.
Low-Grade Inflammation in Adolescents Linked to Early Cardiovascular Disease
Environmental stressors like air pollution and extreme temperatures have multiple harmful effects on the heart.
Organizations in the Azara Healthcare network receive access to the AMA’s blood pressure control quality improvement ...
Many potential factors seem to be responsible for these findings.
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