Study links high genetic risk for depression to increased heart disease risk in women.

Researchers from the University of Queensland found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to develop heart disease, regardless of their depression diagnosis or medication use. The study, analyzing data from over 300,000 people, showed this link is stronger in women than men and cannot be explained by traditional risk factors like BMI or smoking. This highlights the need for tailored approaches in understanding heart disease in women.

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