Senator Bernie Sanders The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday advanced bipartisan legislation that would invest more than $26 billion in primary health care. However, it remains unclear if the bill has…
Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular…
Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions…
The economic case for universal basic health care
Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But the solution is “actually very simple,” according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Amy Finkelstein. In their recent book “We’ve Got You…
Health experts redefine cardiovascular disease risk, prevention and…
Health experts are redefining cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, prevention and management, according to a new American Heart Association presidential advisory published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation. Various aspects of cardiovascular disease that overlap…
How Oral Health Can Impact Your Heart, According…
Another problem with dirty teeth, according to Dr. Jeong? Inflammation. It can be triggered throughout your body—not just in your mouth—by oral conditions like gum disease or cavities. For example, when you have gum disease,…