Cardiology

Study compares the impact of prolonged walking on muscle injury in symptomatic and asymptomatic chronic statin users and control subjects.

But recommended daily carbohydrate intake plus high monounsaturated fatty acid shows strongest protective association.

Unfavourable BMI, poor-quality diet and smoking most strongly associated with long-term COVID risk.

Results show no difference in risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism with Pfizer monovalent versus Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 boosters. 

In the U.S., more Americans drink coffee daily than tap water—but what does it mean for their hearts?

Strategy could mean more hearts available for transplant.

The sprays are used for as-needed pain relief for those with coronary artery disease suffering pain during angina. The fast-acting medication is taken sublingually.

While patients with metabolic diseases are often advised to substitute sugar with artificial sweeteners, one study found consuming them may actually enhance clot formation.