HeartBrief: Aortic Dissection and Diet Insights

In this week’s HeartBrief, Joel Kahn, MD, reviews three important studies with implications for prevention, nutrition, and longevity. New research in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology identifies smoking, hypertension, age, and male sex as key risk factors for aortic dissection, highlighting the value of blood pressure control and aortic imaging. A systematic review in Frontiers in Nutrition links higher red meat consumption to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, adding to growing evidence connecting meat intake with chronic disease. Finally, a comprehensive study in Cell Metabolism from longevity researcher Valter Longo, PhD, demonstrates that a low-protein pescatarian longevity diet can improve cardiometabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and body composition while supporting healthier aging.