Content about Cardiovascular disease

April 5, 2013
Japanese study finds link between baldness, heart disease

Men who go bald may be at increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by researchers in Japan.

March 19, 2013
CVS Caremark research: Rx adherence can spell cost savings for coronary artery disease patients

Patients with coronary artery disease who are adherent to their prescribed medications can save the healthcare system up to $868 per patient per year, according the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and CVS Caremark.

March 14, 2013
Retailer taken to task for iterating supplement claim found on NIH information page

Walgreens was singled out in a lawsuit earlier this week for suggesting a vitamin E supplement may help improve cardiovascular health.

February 25, 2013
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%, study finds

The alleged health benefits of a Mediterranean diet have been touted for years, but a new study adds weight to the claims.

February 15, 2013
Pharmacy ideal for proactive health interventions

A smoking cessation program developed by the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy will be deployed through Safeway pharmacies, the university announced. As part of the program, Safeway pharmacists will receive special training in counseling techniques.

It's one of the first partnerships of its kind and another example of how community pharmacy will be stepping into a more preventive healthcare role. You can expect to see more types of these smoking cessation programs along with other proactive health interventions tackling weight loss and encouraging healthier behaviors.

February 15, 2013
Reports: Study finds salt reduction would reduce cardiovascular-related deaths

A new study indicates that the United States could prevent up to half a million deaths during the next 10 years by reducing salt intake, according to published reports.

February 7, 2013
Sam's Club offering heart health screenings

Sam's Club will offer free heart health screenings at 563 of its stores on Saturday, the club retailer said.

February 5, 2013
CVS promotes heart health

CVS Caremark is marking American Heart Month by encouraging heart-healthy behavior in February, the company said Tuesday.

February 5, 2013
JAMA report criticizing calcium supplementation in men raises eyebrows among supplement associations

A JAMA report released suggested a high intake of supplemental calcium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease death in men was criticized by several dietary supplement agencies for being inconclusive.

February 1, 2013
Patients taking obesity drug experience improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, study finds

Patients who take a drug for losing weight may experience improvement in multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a new study.

February 1, 2013
Save Mart pledges $400,000 to American Heart Association

Save Mart Supermarkets has committed to raising more than $400,000 this year to increase awareness and promote education about the risks of heart disease to women, the chain said.

January 31, 2013
Partnership aims to curb cardiovascular disease among African-Americans in Alabama

A new health initiative will address cardiovascular disease among African-Americans living in three counties in Alabama where the problem is considered significant.

January 30, 2013
Rite Aid promotes heart health for American Heart Month

Rite Aid is promoting heart health to mark American Heart Month in February.

January 28, 2013
Healthy Ones deli meat brand to donate to WomenHeart throughout February

Healthy Ones deli and lunch meat will be sporting red packaging and signage throughout the month of February in recognition of Heart Health Awareness Month.

November 14, 2012
Study: Vitamin D deficiency linked to clogged arteries in people with diabetes

People with diabetes often develop clogged arteries that cause heart disease, and new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that low vitamin D levels are to blame.

November 5, 2012
Study: Doctors who take multivitamins realize no greater benefit in preventing heart disease

A study published Monday online by JAMA may skew the conversation over multivitamin use negative, despite the fact that study authors maintain the study cannot be generalized across the general population given the study's subjects — namely, practicing physicians.

July 31, 2012
Onglyza improves blood-sugar control in patients with high cardiovascular disease risk

A drug made by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca improved several measures of blood-sugar control in Type 2 diabetes patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial announced Monday.

June 1, 2012
Study linking calcium to increased CVD risk contains many confounding factors

While headlines in the past two weeks warned consumers that calcium supplementation could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, authors of the study that prompted those headlines — published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Heart — identified four significant confounding factors in the design of the study.

February 9, 2012
CVS offers health screenings, pharmacist Facebook chat for American Heart Month

Recognizing that cardiovascular disease affects about 80 million people in the United States and is the No. 1 killer of Americans, CVS/pharmacy announced on Thursday that it is providing several free services, educational information and special product offers during February's American Heart Month.

January 4, 2012
Study: An aspirin a day adds to risk of age-related macular degeneration

A large European study released Tuesday found that daily aspirin use is linked to an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration, a disease that can damage the central vision that is essential for reading and driving.

September 14, 2011
Archives of Internal Medicine: Pharmacy transforming beyond dispensing to 'more clinical, patient-centered role'

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has praised a review article published in this week’s Archives of Internal Medicine, which stated that community pharmacists figure prominently in the successful management of cardiovascular disease risk factors in outpatients, such as reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol.

August 16, 2011
Study: Effient reduces cardiovascular risk among younger, heavier patient cohort

A special group of patients who participated in a trial of a heart disease drug made by Daiichi Sankyo and Eli Lilly showed fewer heart attacks, strokes and deaths related to cardiovascular disease than patients taking a competing drug, according to an analysis of study results.

February 11, 2011
Retail pharmacy can promote disease prevention as healthcare leaders

It stands to reason that as the first line of health care in the community, retail pharmacy can place itself at the forefront of efforts to promote prevention of disease.

February 2, 2011
PhRMA: Nearly 300 preventive medicines for heart disease, stroke in development

A new report developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America revealed that nearly 300 heart disease and stroke medicines are in development.

November 17, 2010
Byetta may cut cardiovascular risk for diabetes patients

A Type 2 diabetes drug marketed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals may lower the...

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