Hidden Health Problems Found in People With Rare Fructose Disorder
Researchers discovered that people with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic condition, develop hidden health problems even when carefully …
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Sleep Apnea Patients Need Better Heart Health Habits
Researchers looked at 58 people with obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops during sleep) to see how healthy their hearts were. They used a …
Read MoreWhy a Weird Taste in Your Mouth May Signal Heart Problems
Researchers discovered that people who experience dysgeusia—a condition where food tastes strange or unpleasant—may have a higher risk of heart disease. In …
Read MoreWhy People With Epilepsy Need Heart and Bone Checkups
People with epilepsy face higher risks of heart problems and weak bones, according to a new review of medical research. Scientists are discovering that …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Your Heart Beat Better, Study Shows
Researchers studied 24 people with obesity who were at high risk for heart disease. These patients followed a 3-month nutrition program that helped them lose …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Hurt Women's Heart Health More Than Men's
Researchers discovered that eating a high-fat diet affects the tissue surrounding blood vessels differently in women than in men. This fat tissue, called …
Read MoreBlood Platelet Levels May Signal Brain Vessel Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 1,000 Korean adults to understand if blood platelet counts could predict brain vessel damage. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreBelly Fat and Cholesterol Linked to Prediabetes Risk
Researchers studied over 9,700 American adults to understand what body measurements and blood markers predict prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is …
Read MoreDoes the Keto Diet Harm Your Heart? New Study Raises Questions
Researchers looked at whether the ketogenic diet—a popular low-carb, high-fat eating plan—might damage heart health over time. They compared 28 people who …
Read MoreDiet Quality Matters More Than Being Vegetarian or Meat-Eater
Researchers compared 110 adults who eat meat with those who eat only plants to see which group had healthier hearts. They found something surprising: both …
Read MoreWhy Blood Pressure Matters More Than Weight for Teen Heart Health
Researchers studied 245 overweight teenagers in China to understand how their body measurements and blood pressure affect their heart health. They used …
Read MoreEpilepsy Drugs May Speed Up Artery Hardening
Researchers combined results from 31 studies to understand how epilepsy and seizure medications affect heart health. They found that people with epilepsy show …
Read MoreHigh Prolactin Levels May Signal Heart Risk Through Blood Vessel Changes
Researchers compared 39 people with high prolactin levels (a hormone imbalance) to 39 healthy people to understand heart disease risk. They measured a …
Read MoreCan a B Vitamin Protect Teen Hearts from Binge Drinking?
Researchers studied how binge drinking affects the hearts of teenage rats and whether folic acid (a B vitamin) could help protect them. They found that binge …
Read MoreMoney, Habits, and Food Choices Shape Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 3,400 adults in Iran to understand how money, lifestyle choices, and what people eat affect heart disease risk. They found that people …
Read MoreEye Inflammation in Bowel Disease Linked to Serious Health Risks
Researchers compared two groups of patients with ulcerative colitis (a chronic bowel disease): those who also had eye inflammation and those who didn't. They …
Read MoreCoffee and Olive Oil May Affect Heart Risk Differently in Men vs Women
Spanish researchers studied over 6,600 adults at high risk for heart disease to see how plant compounds in foods like coffee, olives, and olive oil affect …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Sleep Apnea Patients in Mexico Study
Researchers in Mexico are planning a study to see if a Mediterranean-style diet adapted with Mexican foods can help people with sleep apnea improve their …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Score Linked to Better Heart Health in New Study
Researchers studied how a special eating score called the Dietary Obesity Prevention Score relates to heart health. This score measures how well someone's diet …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients
Scientists studied 19 people with diabetes who had weight loss surgery over 9 months. They looked at genes, blood proteins, body chemicals, and gut bacteria to …
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