Doctors have long puzzled over the gendered nature of cardiovascular disease. Although women can and do suffer from heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, they do so at a lower rate and often at a later age than men. Many scientists have hypothesized that estrogen plays a protective role in delicate heart tissues. New research […]
Afternoon Surgery Linked to Better Patient Outcomes
Most modern people will have a surgery—even a minor one—at some point in their life. In fact, many people have several major surgeries as well as a few minor procedures over the course of their lifetime. Although the vast majority of these surgical procedures will end with a safe and complete recovery, there are still […]
Skipping Breakfast Could be Detrimental to Your Health
Many people in the Western world skip breakfast, and it is easy to see why. Mornings are often the most hectic part of the day, with just an hour or two to get from our beds to our schools or workplaces. Commutes are getting longer and offices are opening earlier than ever before. As a […]
How Does Shift Work Cause Heart Disease?
Researchers have linked working odd hours to a variety of health problems. How can shiftwork cause heart disease? What is the answer for fields where this is required? It is no secret that working evenings and nights can have a variety of ill effects on your health. However, chronobiology researchers did not previously understand exactly […]
January Found to be the Most Dangerous Month for Heart Attacks
Are you at risk for a heart attack? If so, studies suggest that the first month of the year is the time to step up your efforts to protect your cardiovascular health. Heart attacks are the number one cause of death in the world, making this one of the most common—and most deadly—medical conditions. Although […]
