Psoriasis medication for heart disease prevention, the role of artificial sweeteners in different types of stroke, and 3 other noteworthy findings from American Heart Month.
Only 1 in 5 Women Meet Heart Health Targets at Midlife, and These 4 Factors Matter Most
Adequate sleep tops the 4 elements most important to CV health after menopause, with blood pressure, glucose levels, and smoking status close behind.
The Weekly Dose: Clinical Updates on Cancer Detection, Cognitive Screening, CVD Prevention, Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
Discover essential clinical insights on Alzheimer disease screening in primary care, eczema treatments, and the latest in cancer detection and diet impacts on CHD risk.
Tirzepatide Proves Noninferiority With Dulaglutide for MACE in Lilly's Landmark Incretin Face-Off
In the SURPASS-CVOT trial, tirzepatide reduced MACE-3 by 8% and all-cause mortality by 16% compared with dulaglutide, while also reducing HbA1c and weight.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity Requires Substantial Nutritional Framework, Multidisciplinary Support, Joint Advisory Warns
GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity medicine but strong evidence points to a need for integrating nutrition and lifestyle support for lasting weight loss and health benefits.
Body Fat Percentage Outperforms BMI in Predicting Mortality Risk in Young Adults: New Findings
Body fat percentage and waist circumference were both significantly associated with 15-year all-cause mortality while BMI had no significant association.