Edward Parrish+FollowPlastics & Heart Disease? This Study Shook MeDid you know a common plastic chemical, DEHP, is now linked to over 350,000 heart disease deaths in just one year? It’s in everything—food containers, cosmetics, even toys. The wild part? It messes with hormones and causes inflammation. If you want to cut your risk, try swapping plastic for glass or stainless steel, and definitely don’t microwave plastic containers. Who knew ditching single-use plastics could be a heart-healthy move? #HealthNews #PlasticFree #HeartHealth #WellnessTips #Health100Share
kingabigail+FollowTakeout in Plastic? Read This ASAPJust found out that eating takeout from plastic containers could be messing with our hearts! Scientists discovered that microplastics from those containers can end up in our bodies, possibly raising the risk of heart problems. They even found plastic particles in blood clots and saw heart damage in rats fed water leached from plastic. It’s not a direct order to ditch plastic, but maybe it’s time to switch to glass or steel containers for our food. Who knew our lunch could come with a side of microplastics? #HealthAlert #Microplastics #TakeoutTrouble #HeartHealth #PlasticFree #Health140Share
Charles Christensen+FollowHeart Trouble Ages Your Brain Fast?!Just found out that heart failure doesn’t just mess with your body—it can actually speed up brain aging by a whole decade! Researchers say folks with heart failure saw their memory and problem-solving skills drop way faster than those without it. And get this: women and white participants were hit hardest. Docs are now being urged to check brain health early for anyone with heart issues. Also, watch out for high-fat, high-sugar diets—they’re bad news for your brain too! #BrainHealth #HeartHealth #Aging #DementiaAwareness #HealthNews #Health141Share
jporter+FollowCardiology’s April Plot Twists RevealedApril was wild for heart health news! VERVE-102 gene therapy got FDA Fast Track status after slashing LDL-C by up to 70% in early trials—major hope for high cholesterol. Meanwhile, mavacamten stumbled in a big trial for non-obstructive HCM, but the FDA made it easier to use for obstructive HCM. Plus, combo cholesterol meds are saving more lives post-heart attack, and a new pacemaker tech just got Breakthrough Device status. Cardiology is seriously leveling up! #Cardiology #GeneTherapy #FDAnews #HeartHealth #MedicalInnovation #Health120Share
Melinda Gutierrez+FollowEstrogen Therapy’s Heart Health SurpriseTurns out, estrogen-based hormone therapy might actually help your heart if you’re postmenopausal! A new study found that women who took estrogen (alone or with progestin) saw better cholesterol numbers and other heart-friendly changes. The effect was strongest in the first few years, but some benefits stuck around. The catch? It’s not FDA-approved for heart protection yet, but this could be a game-changer for women weighing hormone therapy options. Who knew hormones could be a heart hero? #HeartHealth #Menopause #HormoneTherapy #WomensHealth #HealthNews #Health128Share
rachel60+FollowHeart Cells Are the Real Drama QueensTurns out, after a heart attack, it’s not just immune cells causing chaos—your own heart cells near the damage get so stressed they burst and spill DNA, kicking off a wild inflammatory response. Scientists just figured this out, flipping what we thought we knew about heart failure. This could mean new ways to actually protect your heart after an attack by calming those stressed-out cells. Science plot twist! #HeartHealth #MedicalBreakthrough #ScienceNews #Cardiology #HealthUpdate #Health120Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowSnoring Could Be a Heart Red FlagDid you know regular snoring might be more than just annoying? A massive new study found that people—especially overweight, middle-aged men—who snore a lot at night are way more likely to have high blood pressure and even uncontrolled hypertension. Basically, if you or your partner is a heavy snorer, it could be an early warning sign for heart issues or stroke. Time to take those snores seriously! (P.S. Sleeping on your side and losing weight can help!) #HealthAlert #Snoring #HeartHealth #Wellness #SleepTips #Health150Share
tuckerariel+FollowHeart Attacks Hit Women Harder?Just learned something wild: women are more likely to die within a year after a heart attack than men, even after adjusting for other health factors. Men, on the other hand, have a higher risk of dangerous heart rhythms while in the hospital. This study is a big reminder that heart attack risks and outcomes aren’t the same for everyone—sex really matters in how doctors should treat and watch patients. Who else finds this surprising? #HeartHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #Cardiology #HealthDisparities #Health420Share
April Anderson+FollowSnoring? It Might Be a Heart Red FlagDid you know regular snoring could be your body’s early SOS for high blood pressure? A massive new study found that overweight, middle-aged men who snore a lot are way more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension. Snoring isn’t just annoying—it could double your risk for heart failure or stroke! NHS says try sleeping on your side, losing weight, and ditching the booze and smokes to help curb the snore. If you’re snoring and always tired, maybe time to chat with your doc! #SnoringAlert #HeartHealth #SleepMatters #Hypertension #WellnessTips #Health130Share
edwardspeter+FollowHeart Procedures Are Moving Out of HospitalsCardiac interventions are popping up more in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), especially in socially vulnerable areas—15% more, in fact! A new nationwide study found that these non-hospital centers are just as safe as outpatient hospital departments for certain heart procedures, but patients love them for the lower costs and convenience. The trend is only growing, and it looks like ASCs are here to stay for heart care. Would you choose an ASC over a hospital? #HeartHealth #HealthcareTrends #MedicalNews #Cardiology #ASC #Health144Share
