YORK, Pa. —
Study: Too much caffeine bad for heart
A new study says drinking more than four cups of coffee, 10 cans of soda or two energy drinks a day raised the risk of developing heart disease.
Excessive caffeine intake significantly raised heart rates and blood pressure and damage to the heart over time. The study found women, those working in business or management roles and those living in urban areas had the highest daily caffeine intake.
The findings were reported at the American College of Cardiology's Asia Scientific meeting in India but are still considered preliminary.
Too much stress at work bad for heart
If work is stressing you out a little too much, your heart may not be able to handle it.
A new study published in the Journal of American Heart Association showed job stress can increase your chances of developing atrial fibrillation. The condition by itself is not life-threatening, but if left untreated it can lead to serious complications like heart failure.
Researchers in Canada followed nearly 6,000 white collar office workers for 18 years and found those with high job strain had an 83% higher risk of developing AFIB.
Global emergency declared over Mpox
The World Health Organization is declaring a global emergency over the spread of Mpox for a second time in two years.
The viral illness, formerly called monkeypox, has been quickly spreading across the continent with cases confirmed in more than a dozen countries.
The outbreak comes as scientists warn of a new strain of the virus while supplies of vaccines are low. Compared to this time last year, Mpox cases are now up 160%, with deaths rising nearly 20%.