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Stress disorders tied to increased heart disease risk. People who suffer from conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a Swedish study suggests. Reuters Health, 04/19/2019. (Also see Stress) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Moderate 'bad cholesterol' levels tied to early death for healthy people. Healthy adults who don't keep their LDL-C, or "bad cholesterol" in check are more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular disease than peers with lower cholesterol levels, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters Health, 08/20/2018. (Also see Cardiac (Heart) Involvement) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

An Aspirin a Day for Heart Health? It May Depend on Your Weight. A daily dose of baby aspirin is widely recommended for heart disease prevention, but a one–dose–fits–all approach may not work. New York Times, 07/17/2018. (Also see NSAIDs) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.

Reproductive Factors in Women Tied to Heart Disease and Stroke Risk. Several female reproductive factors are associated with an increased risk for heart disease and stroke, British researchers report. New York Times, 01/18/2018. (Also see Cardiac (Heart) Involvement) This item was posted in the ISN Newsroom. Please check the newsroom daily for updates on scleroderma and other related articles.