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Consuming high amounts of plant fat, especially those from grains and vegetable oils, appears to be associated with a small reduction in the risk of both overall and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a large prospective cohort study.

The risk of major ischaemic and haemorrhagic events in patients with a history of cancer and cryptogenic stroke appears to be similar between those on apixaban and those on aspirin, according to a post hoc analysis of the ARCADIA* trial.

Treatment with tirzepatide appears to confer reductions in blood pressure (BP) levels among individuals with obesity or overweight, with weight loss being the primary driver of this BP-lowering benefit, according to a post hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 trial.

Regular consumption of olive oil may provide protective benefits against cancer, cardiovascular, and all-cause mortality, independent of overall diet quality, suggests a study.

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) appears to induce atrial fibrillation (AF), while drinking pure fruit juice (PFJ) may help prevent the incidence of angina, suggests a recent study.