Cesarean Delivery May Raise Obesity Risk in Children
Children born by Cesarean section may be more likely to develop obesity later in life.
AHA 2016
ORION-1: PCSK9 Synthesis Inhibitor May Reduce LDL Cholesterol in High-Risk Patients
A mean 51% reduction in LDL cholesterol was seen in the group assigned to the 300 mg dose of inclisiran.
Physically Fit Adults Less Likely to Develop Statin-Induced Diabetes
Veterans undergoing statin therapy had an increased risk of developing diabetes over a 10-year period; however, physical fitness was associated with a decreased risk of developing the condition.
Is High Sodium Consumption Genetic?
Individuals with 1 or 2 dominant G alleles of rs713598 in the TAS2R38 gene were 1.9 times more likely to consume sodium >2.3 g/d.
Alcohol Intake Linked to Slow Decline of HDL Cholesterol
An analysis of more than 80,000 Chinese participants found that all alcohol consumption slowed the decline of HDL cholesterol in the body.
Childhood Adversity Associated With Poor Blood Pressure Regulation
A history of childhood adversity was associated with blood pressure dysfunction from childhood into adulthood.
Yo-Yo Dieting Hikes Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death, CHD Mortality in Women
Postmenopausal women whose weight fluctuated due to dieting had a significantly higher risk for death from sudden cardiac death and coronary heart disease.
HOPE-3: Antihypertensives, Statins Do Not Prevent Cognitive Decline
Antihypertensive drugs and rosuvastatin did not prevent or worsen cognitive decline in those at intermediate risk for CVD.
Bariatric Surgery Decreased Heart Failure Risk
Bariatric surgery was associated with a significant reduction in risk of heart failure among obese patients.
Multifaceted Campaign Tied to Drop in Sugary Drink Sales
A multifaceted campaign that included policy change and community outreach led to a decrease in sales of sugary drinks.
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