The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to eat more red meat, but studies of millions of adults tell the opposite story. Adults who regularly eat processed or ultraprocessed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli meats — even in small amounts –are more likely to develop heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and several cancers. Adults who often eat unprocessed meats, such as steak and hamburgers, are also more likely to develop those diseases than those who eat little or no red meat, but less likely than those who eat ultraprocessed red meat. A Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats offers a better path to a longer, healthier life.
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Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. women and men, but it often has different causes, symptoms, and risks for women, especially after menopause. Biological differences and the underrepresentation of women patients in cardiovascular research result in less effective prevention and treatment for women. Learn more about how early screening, exercise, and healthy habits can prevent disease, and the research needed to learn more about treating women with heart disease.
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Fish are a healthy food due to omega-3 fatty acids, but the latest research shows that fish oil supplements have no health benefit for most people and may increase the chances of A-Fib.
Read More »High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): What Is It and How Do You Control It?
High blood pressure is the most commonly diagnosed health problem in this country; it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and death if not detected early and appropriately treated.
Read More »NCHR urges FDA to require more diversity in trials to improve accuracy of pulse ox devices
December 2, 2022: NCHR testified at an FDA meeting that there is strong evidence that commonly-used pulse oximeters are less reliable for patients with pigmented skin. The FDA’s current guidelines do not require product labeling to address the impact of skin pigmentation on pulse oximetry. While labeling is important to alert users to possible inaccuracies, it does not diminish the importance of developing devices that are effective for everyone.
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