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Continued anabolic-androgenic steroid use was associated with persistent left ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction, while discontinuation accompanied improved cardiac structure and systolic function. Small, nonrandomized subgroups limit conclusions about reversibility and treatment effects.

Higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with lower incident atrial fibrillation risk in a UK Biobank cohort, with a stronger association among participants with atrial cardiomyopathy. The observational design does not establish causality.

Three adults receiving semaglutide or tirzepatide preserved or increased lean soft tissue while losing weight alongside resistance training and protein-focused diets, although the uncontrolled case series cannot determine which strategies produced these outcomes.

U.S. News expanded its 2026-2027 hospital rankings with new regional specialty evaluations in cancer and cardiovascular care while increasing recognition for regional hospitals. Rankings continued to emphasize risk-adjusted mortality, preventable complications, patient experience, and objective outcomes measures.

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon described years of mobility limitations initially attributed to arthritis and joint replacement recovery before receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Her experience highlights the diagnostic challenges created when evolving symptoms appear consistent with existing conditions.

Among more than 117,000 women followed in two Nurses’ Health Study cohorts, greater resistance-training participation was associated with lower rates of major cardiovascular disease. Risk reductions were most pronounced when strength training was paired with aerobic exercise.