In a recent study, researchers examined national trends in cardiovascular disease risk factors and hospital outcomes among young, Black adults from 2007 to 2017.
To explore factors associated with gaining weight in patients with HIV receiving ART, the researchers retrospectively studied a cohort of 870 adult patients with HIV who were seen for at least 3 months at...
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released an updated policy on screening children for cardiac conditions that may influence the risk of sudden cardiac arrest or death.
While moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is adequate for achieving recommended weekly exercise goals, whether higher proportions of vigorous exercise can affect mortality risk is unclear.
While bariatric surgery may benefit patients with obesity and established coronary artery disease, the safety of the surgery in this patient population remains unknown. In a recent study, researchers...
Researchers conducted a retrospective review of data from patients who underwent bariatric surgery in order to examine the effects of the procedure of pericardial fat thickness and the risk of developing...
Focusing on body mass index over genetics could be vital for identifying individuals with the greatest risk of developing diabetes, according to researchers at ESC Congress 2020.
In a recent randomized clinical trial, the effects of bariatric surgery on hypertension severity and management were compared with standard medical therapy.
In a recent study, researchers assessed the impact of levels of physical fitness and adiposity on the risk of heart disease and disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease.