heart disease

Flu may increase heart attack risk sixfold: study

March 30, 2023 by Ground report

People suffering from a contagious cold or flu may have a six times higher risk of heart attack a week later, says a new study. The study was led by researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands. The study highlights the importance of the flu vaccination program, saying that it is very … Read more

5 billions people at risk from trans fats, leading to heart disease

January 30, 2023 by Ground report

The goal of ending industrial trans fats is far from being achieved and 5 billion consumers worldwide are still exposed to these toxic substances, the WHO warned. The World Health Organization (WHO) set a goal in 2018 to eliminate these trans fatty acids from the world’s diet by 2023. In a report published, the organization … Read more