Millions are unaware of heart risks that don't start in the heart
Medical Xpress
February 19, 2026
Diabetes and kidney disease are major risk factors for heart disease, but many cases go undiagnosed. Furthermore, a consumer survey conducted last fall suggests that most people are unaware that heart, kidney, and metabolic health (how the body creates, uses, and stores energy) are all linked.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/19/2026