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1. The presence of emphysema-like lung detected on computed tomography (CT) scans was associated with increased all-cause mortality in patients without obstructive lung disease. 2. This link was also associated with patient smoking status. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Although obstructive lung diseases like emphysema are typically associated with smoking, there is a

The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from March 4 to 6 in New Orleans and attracted more than 12,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in cardiology. The conference highlighted recent advances in the treatment, management, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, with

Irregular sleep, including inconsistent sleep duration or sleep timing, is associated with measures of subclinical atherosclerosis.

Irregular sleep, including inconsistent sleep duration or sleep timing, is associated with measures of subclinical atherosclerosis.

Those who go to bed and wake up at different times or have disrupted sleep could face a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study from the American Heart Association.

According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, people who experience discrimination during their lifetimes have an increased risk of dementia.

Sleep irregularity, especially irregular sleep duration, is associated with measures of subclinical atherosclerosis

While marital status apparently has a positive effect on the risk of heart failure-induced death for men, it apparently does not affect the odds for women.

Irregular sleep, such as sleeping for an inconsistent number of hours each night or falling asleep at different times, may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries, among adults over age 45, a new study suggests.

The findings from the study of more than 6,800 American adults, add to the growing body of evidence highlighting the unexpected health benefits of tying the knot.