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90,000 excess cardiovascular deaths in US linked to Covid-19 over 2 years

September 11, 2023

Researchers believe that Covid-19 played a significant role in this increase, as it has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...

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Lead exposure caused 5.5m deaths from cardiovascular disease in 2019

September 9, 2023

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The global cost of lead exposure in 2019 was estimated to be US$6 trillion, equivalent to 7% of global GDP New analysis indicates exposure to lead might have...

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Infertility treatment linked to 66% higher stroke risk

September 7, 2023

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Infertility treatment has grown at a rapid pace over recent years due to substantial advancements in technology, the development of new medications and...

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Sodium divide: Women more prone to high blood pressure from salt intake

May 19, 2023

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A new study suggests that women across all ages and ethnicities are more salt-sensitive than men, a fact that could significantly impact blood pressure control...

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Scale-up efforts to prevent, detect and control hypertension: WHO

May 16, 2023

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While a quarter of the adult population in the WHO South-East Asia region has high blood pressure, only one in three are on treatment while just one in ten...