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What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions that afflict millions of Americans. But while everyone agrees these drugs have the potential to transform lives, no one can agree on how best to pay for them.

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US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

The Independent UK

The Importance of Managing Stress and Blood Pressure Naturally

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many. From work pressures to personal challenges, the impact on mental and physical health is significant. One of the most serious consequences of prolonged stress is its effect on blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common…

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Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

For individuals from diverse backgrounds, managing heart disease effectively often depends on more than access to medical care — it requires culturally relevant education. Recent research reveals that adapting patient education to match cultural contexts can significantly improve health outcomes, offering hope in the fight against the world’s leading cause…

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Eating Candy and Cake Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in Stunning New Study

Indulging in sweet treats like cake, chocolate, and cookies could lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a surprising new study.

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The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.

The Conversation

Your Menopause Treatment Tablets Could Affect Heart Health: Here's What Study Says

Researchers have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women.

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What are seed oils?

"While seed oils are not toxic, fat intake should be moderated in any diet to maintain good health"

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Are seed oils really as harmful as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims?

RFK Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to head the us Health and Human Services Department, wrote on X that Americans are being “unknowingly poisoned” by seed oils. He joins the growing list of people claiming that these oils are toxic. But are they?

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BridgeBio Catapults After Snagging Approval For Its Rival To Pfizer's Heart Drug

BridgeBio Pharma snagged FDA approval for its rival to Pfizer's heart disease treatment, Vyndaqel. BridgeBio stock catapulted.

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Tarzan star Ron Ely’s cause of death released

The star of 1960s ‘Tarzan’ series reportedly died from end-stage heart disease

The Independent UK

Is ‘fat but fit’ a real thing? Study says fitness better predictor of health than BMI

Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day can have big positive impact on unfit people, researchers say

The Independent UK

A vital health check is bypassing the people most in need

Letter: Take the ‘midlife MOT’ to the people, especially those in deprived and ethnic-minority communities, who are more likely to develop heart disease, writes Dr Jahangir Alom

The Guardian - UK

Health: New type of blood test could identify children at risk of diabetes

Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related problems, such as liver and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Less than half of eligible people received NHS ‘midlife MOT’ since 2019, says watchdog

Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

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Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnoea – here are the risks

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses – is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Medical Daily

Milk Intake May Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women; Yogurt Healthier Alternative: Says Study

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

The Conversation

Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss?

Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

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Prolonged Sitting Accelerates Aging: Walk After Work May Not Fix It, Says Study

Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise may not be sufficient to reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time.

The Conversation

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Fortune

5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously

The loss of these hormones, which are a normal part of aging for women, can have a systemic impact on health, especially cardiovascular health.

Dynamite News

Adults with congenial heart disease can get insights into their quality of life

Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can now gain vital insights into their long-term quality of life according to data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI). Read further on Dynamite News:

Inverse

Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don’t Know The Mechanism

While sex influences the mechanisms behind how cardiovascular disease develops, gender plays a role in how healthcare providers recognize and manage it.

The Conversation

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

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We Were Wrong To Panic About Secondhand Smoke

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

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