cardiovascular risk Archives - The Westside Story

New findings link ultra-processed foods to cardiac issues, early death

May 30, 2019

Diets high in ultra-processed, industrial foods have been linked to shorter lifespans and a heightened risk of heart attacks and stroke, according to two new studies covered by CBS News on Thursday. Increasi...

New CT scan analysis could detect heart attacks years in advance

West Side Story

Oct 5, 2018

Health, Innovation, Science

A new breakthrough in analyzing CT scans could allow doctors to detect signs of an impending heart attack years in advance using non-invasive methods, according to new research published in The Lancet and cover...

A new study says average sodium intake may be less risky than widely thought

West Side Story

Aug 11, 2018

Health, Science

A large, international new study suggests the health risks associated with sodium consumption may be more limited than doctors widely believe, according to Science Daily. The Canadian researchers behind the stu...

Study finds treating depression helps bring down cardiovascular risk

Jamie Hacking

Mar 8, 2015

Health

It is a well known fact that depression and mental tensions can aggravate cardiovascular risks. However for the first time a study finds that treating moderate to severe depression with antidepressants will hel...

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