Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the U.S.

Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the U.S.

Research Highlights: The number of individuals in the United States who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to a nationwide review of private health insurance claims. Treatment rates for chronic hypertension during pregnancy remained relatively low but stable during the same time, with …

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Study emphasizes importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in health checkups

Study emphasizes importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in health checkups

A recent study highlighted the significance of incorporating cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) assessments into annual health checkups to evaluate overall health status and predict potential risks of underlying diseases and mortality. CRF, also referred to as cardio or aerobic fitness, denotes the capacity of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen during sustained physical …

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City Docs Challenge Veracity of Study Findings about Intermittent Fasting

City Docs Challenge Veracity of Study Findings about Intermittent Fasting

Hyderabad: In the wake of panic caused by recent claims, based on analysis, linking intermittent fasting to a staggering 91 per cent increase in cardiovascular death risk, city doctors are challenging the validity of the findings. Criticism is mounting against the methodology, lack of peer review, and publication of the findings, with experts highlighting several …

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Claims That Intermittent Fasting Increases Death Risk By 91% Are Premature

Claims That Intermittent Fasting Increases Death Risk By 91% Are Premature

claiming that a scientific study has linked intermittent fasting to a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. But a closer look at this study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024 on March 18 in Chicago, Illinois, reveals a buffet of limitations that …

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Intermittent fasting flagged as serious health risk

Intermittent fasting flagged as serious health risk

Intermittent fasting flagged as a serious health risk New research suggests that intermittent fasting could lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular death in the long term. Fox – LA Intermittent fasting, a trendy method for weight-loss and targeting inflammation, has been flagged as a serious health risk, the American Heart Association announced Monday. Results …

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