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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects a large number of the American population. When compared to their representation in the general American population, a disproportionate number of Latinx individuals are affected. Within the Latinx American population, T2DM prevalence rates vary among individuals based on their country of origin. Deaths from T2DM among Latinx American population are also more compared to other ethnicities. This disparity underlines the importance of understanding the cul...

Calcium scores and Lp(a) levels predict 10-year risk independent of each other, and together could swing shared decision-making about whether to start statins, researchers say.

Preventing heart attacks may help slow cognitive decline, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health to be held in person in New Orleans, and virtually, Feb. 8-11, 2022.

But it seems certain neighborhood characteristics, such as safety and social cohesion, can blunt the impact.

Among patients with no detectable coronary artery calcium, those who smoke, have diabetes or hypertension nonetheless have the highest risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to a study published in the journal Circulation.

New results from a long-term epidemiologic study reveal that one of the oldest racially based diagnostic formulas in medicine is no better than a

Elevated LDL cholesterol is often regarded as a midlife problem, but a new study suggests the damage may be cumulative and begin as early as young adulthood.

A new study finds inactive lifestyles can lead to more frequent, severe hot flashes, among other negative health effects of not getting enough movement and exercise.

Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): In a study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure, those who had high levels of stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.

South Asian Cardiovascular Health: Lessons Learned from the National Lipid Association Scientific Statement Quick Takes Compared to other ethnic subgroups, SAUS have a disproportionately greater burden of ASCVD, which often occurs earlier in life (