Heart Disease News and Research

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Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

Researchers examine a wide range of lifestyle variables in the context of multimorbidity of chronic non-communicable illnesses.

31 Jul 2023

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

Researchers discuss the methods available to assess protein quality while also assessing the benefits of plant proteins to human health.

31 Jul 2023

Study shows that COVID-19 patients presented different plasma trace elements levels depending on disease severity

Lower blood levels of certain trace elements are associated with critical COVID-19 outcomes.

31 Jul 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Researchers determine the prognostic significance of GLS by cardiac magnetic resonance and identify plasma biomarkers linked with fibrosis and inflammation.

31 Jul 2023

Blood test may help identify patients at risk for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

A new multi-center study led by doctors at Boston Medical Center and Columbia University found that having a genetic variant in the prealbumin gene alone is not sufficient for diagnosis of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in older Black patients.

28 Jul 2023

Pinto beans may have anti-inflammatory properties

Common beans are important food sources with high nutritional content. Bean seeds also contain phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote health.

28 Jul 2023

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University Hospitals (UH) has received numerous American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

28 Jul 2023

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Construction workers, airport baggage handlers, letter carriers, and other outdoor workers — many of whom traveled to Washington, D.C., from Texas — gathered at the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday.

28 Jul 2023

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.

28 Jul 2023

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging.

28 Jul 2023

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

New research shows the importance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet for reaping the greatest benefit to brain health.

27 Jul 2023

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología (ASOCAR) will host ACC Latin America 2023 Together With Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología on August 11-12 in San José, Costa Rica.

27 Jul 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

The Biden administration continued a bipartisan, decades-long effort to ensure that health insurance treats mental illnesses the same as other ailments, with a new set of regulations aimed at ensuring that services are actually available without years-long waits or excessive out-of-pocket costs.

27 Jul 2023

Harvard researchers develop ink that enables 3D printing of beating heart tissues

Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures.

27 Jul 2023

Study finds high rates of illicit drug use in young adults who experienced sudden cardiac death

Approximately one-third of young adults in Victoria, Australia, who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events, reports a new study in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier.

27 Jul 2023

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

A group of researchers compared the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers.

27 Jul 2023

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

27 Jul 2023

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and concerns about episodes of memory decline, according to a UCLA Health study.

26 Jul 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

Study shows that COVID-19 patients presented different plasma trace elements levels depending on disease severity

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Blood test may help identify patients at risk for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Pinto beans may have anti-inflammatory properties

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

Harvard researchers develop ink that enables 3D printing of beating heart tissues

Study finds high rates of illicit drug use in young adults who experienced sudden cardiac death

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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