Increased prevalence of hypertension seen for wives married to husbands with hypertension in U.S., England, China, India
Cardiovascular Benefits Seen With as Few as 2,600 Steps Daily
Additional mortality benefits were found at a moderate-to-high versus low step cadence
Ischemic Strokes Less Severe With Left Atrial Appendage Closure in A-Fib
Ischemic stroke less often disabling or fatal with left atrial appendage closure than direct oral anticoagulant prophylaxis
Earlier Age at Menarche Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Additionally, among women with diabetes, earlier age at menarche tied to increased stroke risk
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors’ offices
Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Now Available
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, had already been approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes