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More steps linked to improved health for heart failure patients

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders.

26 Jul 2023

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Existing research shows certain types of migraines can increase the risk of stroke, and there is growing evidence that they may also lead to other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 Jul 2023

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally friendly meat alternatives.

26 Jul 2023

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Despite similar rates of bystander CPR after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, Asian adults in the U.S. have lower rates of survival than white adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

26 Jul 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced the launch of the Precision Medicine Institute, which will allow experts to more efficiently integrate precision medicine into care provided to patients throughout the hospital.

26 Jul 2023

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Childhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement by experts on heart disease and childhood obesity published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

26 Jul 2023

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese.

25 Jul 2023

Postpartum counseling is key to reducing long-term risk of heart disease in women

Despite having risk factors for heart disease, only 60% of women reported receiving counseling on optimizing their heart health, which includes healthy eating, exercise and losing weight gained during pregnancy at their six-week postpartum visit between 2016 and 2020, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

25 Jul 2023

Data from wearable devices could be valuable in public health research

Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study.

25 Jul 2023

Syrian refugees with breast cancer more likely to be younger and diagnosed with late-stage tumors

Brigham researchers and international collaborators identified the association with younger age and advanced stage at diagnosis, coupled with the trauma associated with displacement, as likely contributors to the disparities.

25 Jul 2023

AI can improve risk prediction for death with low-dose CT scans

Artificial intelligence (AI) can use data from low-dose CT scans of the lungs to improve risk prediction for death from lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and other causes, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Jul 2023

UVA researchers discover key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging

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

25 Jul 2023

Community health workers improve health of homebound older patients in San Antonio

Staying healthy and connected was difficult for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, but especially so for homebound older patients and their caregivers.

25 Jul 2023

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life.

25 Jul 2023

Inflation Reduction Act's $35 insulin cap linked to rise in prescription fills

The Inflation Reduction Act's policy capping out-of-pocket costs for insulin to $35 for a month's supply led to increases in the total number of insulin fills for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics and University of Wisconsin–Madison.

24 Jul 2023

Researchers find a simple, effective way to reduce medical errors

We trust our doctors with our lives, but the sad and scary fact is that doctors can get things wrong. Approximately 100,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors and recent studies have found that 10 to 15% of all clinical decisions regarding patient diagnosis and treatment are wrong.

24 Jul 2023

Consuming strawberries may promote cognitive function and improve cardiovascular risk factors

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomized clinical trial presented today at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition.

24 Jul 2023

Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health

A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health.

24 Jul 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

More steps linked to improved health for heart failure patients

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Postpartum counseling is key to reducing long-term risk of heart disease in women

Data from wearable devices could be valuable in public health research

Syrian refugees with breast cancer more likely to be younger and diagnosed with late-stage tumors

AI can improve risk prediction for death with low-dose CT scans

UVA researchers discover key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging

Community health workers improve health of homebound older patients in San Antonio

New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors

Inflation Reduction Act's $35 insulin cap linked to rise in prescription fills

Researchers find a simple, effective way to reduce medical errors

Consuming strawberries may promote cognitive function and improve cardiovascular risk factors

Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health

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Heart Disease News and Research

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

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