Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

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 2023. The meeting, to be held Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, … Read more

Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Over-65s

Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Over-65s

Low-dose aspirin reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes among older adults and slows the increase in fasting glucose levels over time, new research finds. The data come from a secondary analysis of ASPREE, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of healthy adults aged 65 years or older, showing that 100 mg of aspirin taken daily for … Read more