Sugary drinks may be associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases
Study Highlight: There was an association among people who drank the most sugary drinks and an increased risk of cardiovascular
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Early menopausal hormone therapy shows no effect on atherosclerosis progression
Main Point: Early initiation of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) improves some markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but does not affect
Read moreResveratrol in Red Wine, Chocolate, Grapes Not Associated With Improved Health
Main Point: The antioxidant resveratrol found in red wine, chocolate and grapes was not associated with longevity or the incidence
Read moreHeart health as young adult linked to mental function in mid-life
Main Point: Having blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels slightly higher than the recommended guidelines in early adulthood is
Read moreU.S., European Cholesterol Guidelines Differ in Statin Use Recommendations
Main Points: Application of U.S. and European cholesterol guidelines to a European population found that proportions of individuals eligible for
Read moreAnalysis Supports Use of Risk Equations to Guide Statin Therapy
Main Points: In an analysis of almost 11,000 patients, an assessment of equations that help guide whether a patient should
Read moreBlood Glucose Measure Appears to Provide Little Benefit in Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Main Points: In a study that included nearly 300,000 adults without a known history of diabetes or cardiovascular disease (CVD),
Read moreEvidence does not support guidelines on fatty acid consumption to reduce coronary risk
Main Point: Current evidence does not support nutritional guidelines that advocate high consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low consumption
Read moreSupplements Not Associated with Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly
Main Points: Daily dietary supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (also found in fish) or lutein and zeaxanthin (nutrients found
Read moreSingle-patient trials helpful in determining statin tolerability
Main Point: Single-patient, or n-of-1, trials may be a useful method for determining which patients are experiencing true statin-related discomfort
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