Cardiology
From the Journals
Pericardial fat an independent risk factor for heart failure
Fat around the heart has been linked to an increased risk for heart failure, particularly in women, suggests a study using CT scans from nearly 7,...
Conference Coverage
‘A better picture’: First AACE guidelines on diabetes technology
Current knowledge on insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, automated insulin delivery systems, ‘smart’ pens, telemedicine, apps, and...
From the Journals
Heart benefits of DASH low-sodium diet ‘swift and direct’
A study for the first time shows that combining the DASH diet with sodium restriction lowers myocardial injury and strain, two strong correlates...
Guidelines
New AHA/ASA guideline on secondary stroke prevention
Identifying the cause of a first stroke or transient ischemic attack is key to developing strategies to prevent repeat events, the AHA/ASA says in...
Conference Coverage
Daily cup of coffee cuts type 2 diabetes risk by about 5%
Beneficial effects may be caused by coffee’s ability to reduce inflammation.
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OSA: Heart rate change may signal CPAP benefit
Latest News
Adversity accelerates aging at early ages, now measurable in real-time
The findings build upon previous studies that have demonstrated a correlation between biological age, also known as methylation age, and an...
News
AHA reassures myocarditis rare after COVID vaccination, benefits overwhelm risks
As CDC investigates rare, mostly mild cases of myocarditis in adolescents and young adults given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, AHA emphasizes...
50th Anniversary
First issue vs. April 2021 issue: Much has changed since 1971
50-year journey through the world of family medicine has taken us from oral contraceptives to COVID-19.
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Sotagliflozin’s HFpEF benefit confirmed by new analyses
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Healthy lifestyle can reduce dementia risk despite family history
Family history remains a strong risk factor for dementia, but nongenetic factors offer opportunity for intervention.