Ralph Ellis June 10, 2024 High levels of xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener used in many reduced-sugar foods as well as gum and toothpaste, are linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death, says a new study published in the European Heart Journal. The research team studied more than 3000 people in the US...
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Under 40s with mental health problems found to have elevated risks of heart attack and stroke
by European Society of Cardiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have an up to three-fold elevated likelihood of a heart attack or stroke, according to a study in more than 6.5 million individuals published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,. Lifestyle behaviors did not explain the excess...
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Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half
MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Hamilton, ON (Aug. 29, 2021) – A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications given in fixed doses can slash the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than half, says an international study led by Hamilton researchers. The fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapies were examined both with and...