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Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

Times Life

New Journal of the American Heart Association Study Finds Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Low Cardiovascular Health Score

A May 2026 JAHA study of 9,200 women found perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score — driven by elevated cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Why More Young Americans Are Being Diagnosed With Heart Disease

For decades, heart disease was viewed as a problem that mostly affected retirees and older adults, but doctors are now seeing a troubling shift in...

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‘People should aim to get a variety’: the pros and cons of popular protein sources

From beans, lentils and tofu to chicken, pork, beef and fish, experts weigh the health benefits and potential drawbacks

The Guardian - US

A New Study Warns That Women’s Blood Pressure Will Explode by 2050

Women’s heart health is facing a troubling future, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Researchers now predict that nearly 60% of women in the United States could develop high blood pressure by 2050 if current trends continue. That sharp increase is raising alarms because high…

Budget and the Bees

The ability to afford healthcare is at ‘crisis point’ doctors warn - and will consume 20% of America’s GDP in next decade

The average American pays over $15,000 a year in healthcare costs

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The American Heart Association’s new dietary advice contradicts RFK Jr

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The Independent UK

The American Heart Association does not want you to follow RFK Jr’s diet

People should start following a heart healthy diet at age 1 – prioritizing protein from plant-based sources

The Independent UK

Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health

In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation have issued a joint statement calling for immediate action against environmental stressors – pollution, noise, climate stress – to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

The Conversation

The No. 1 Killer in America Often Starts Quietly — The Prevention Moves That Work Early

We often spend our time worrying about high-profile health scares. Yet the most significant threat to your life is likely a quiet, systemic issue. Heart disease remains the absolute leading cause of death in America today. It claims more lives annually than all forms of cancer combined. According to the…

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Why Men With Normal Weight Still Get Heart Disease

Heart disease does not send invitations based on body size, and many men learn this the hard way when medical tests show trouble even when clothing size stays steady. People often assume normal weight equals strong heart health, yet biology tells a more complicated story. Fat stored around organs, called…

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Nearly one in four US adults with diabetes are unaware they have it

Researchers announced Thursday that they had taken a major stride in treating the chronic disease

The Independent UK

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

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Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments

Around 64 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, and nearly half die within the first five years of diagnosis due to a lack of effective treatments to stop the disease from getting worse.

The Guardian - US

Some experts say the new US dietary guidelines have ‘conflicting messaging’. Here’s who will be affected most

It will take years for changes to take effect, but children who eat school meals and seniors served by Meals on Wheels will feel the DGA ripple effects

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New alcohol advice emerged from competing forces, Hill pushback

Tucked into new dietary guidelines is a small but key change regarding alcohol intake — “consume less alcohol for overall better health.”

The Independent UK

How much red meat is too much?

The Trump administration’s new food pyramid is putting meat back on top – despite identified disease risks

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Taylor Swift donates 'generous gift' to Brad Paisley's non-profit

Taylor Swift has donated a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation The Store.

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Most US adults have risk factors attached to potentially fatal health syndrome, report says

A survey found that only 12 per cent of Americans were aware of a potentially fatal heart disease

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift's Emotional $1m Heart Donation For Dad Goes Viral Amid Charity Surge

Taylor Swift donates $1M to American Heart Association honouring dad Scott's quintuple bypass. CEO praises impact on prevention as nearly half of US adults face heart risks.

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help feed hungry families across America

The singer made massive donations to Feeding America and the American Heart Association ahead of Christmas

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Taylor Swift donates 1 million to American Heart Association

Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to the American Heart Association in honour of her father, Scott Swift, who underwent bypass surgery earlier this year.

The Independent UK

You might be too old to safely shovel. Experts warn of common winter chores’ risks

The American Heart Association says shoveling can place stress on a person’s heart, regardless of age

Axios

Fetterman hospitalized after heart issue, fall

Ventricular fibrillation is the most dangerous heart rhythm disorder, per the American Heart Association.

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