Cardiology

High blood pressure in your 30s tied to heart attack risk

People in their 30s may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have "normal" blood pressure, if it's too high or steeply rising, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Could psychotherapy work by changing how we navigate our own minds?

The stereotypical image of psychotherapy shows a patient lying on a couch, exploring their deepest traumas. This leads to awareness of unconscious habits, thoughts, and drives and has long been a cornerstone of psychotherapy. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Strong link between type 2 diabetes and hearing loss revealed

As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a significantly elevated risk ...

Genetics

New genetic test targets elusive cause of rare movement disorder

Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School have developed a targeted genetic test to improve diagnosis for X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP), a rare and disabling movement disorder that affects ...

Health

Q&A: How to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and savor the flavors of the season. But for anyone striving to eat heart-healthy, the holiday can present some challenges. With buttery sides, decadent desserts, ...

Cardiology

Study highlights AI limits in heart care

There are limits in applying AI to images of the heart, according to a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai published in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

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