Anti-Aging Gene Shown To Rewind Heart Age by 10 Years
A breakthrough offers a potential target for treating heart failure patients. An anti-aging gene found in centenarians has been shown to reverse the heart’s biological…
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Heart Disease Breakthrough: New Immune Target Discovered
Research has identified suPAR as a protein that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and kidney disease, offering new opportunities for treatment. Traditionally, clinicians have…
Deadly Consequences: New Research Reveals Dangers of Drinking Too Much Coffee With Severe High Blood Pressure
Green tea did not increase the risk of mortality at any blood pressure level, according to a new study in the Journal of the American…
Columbia Researchers Uncover Dangerous Connection Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease
Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially accelerate a cardiac condition known as degenerative mitral regurgitation, according to a new study…
COVID Toll: Big Jump in Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Reported by American Heart Association
American Heart Association 2023 Statistical Update reports the largest increase in the number of CVD deaths in the U.S. in years, highest among Asian, Black,…
The Benefits – and Serious Risks – of Alternative Heart Failure Treatments
A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association summarizes the current research on using complementary and alternative therapies for heart failure treatment. A new…
Even More Beneficial Than We Thought: How Drinking Black Tea May Improve Your Long-Term Health
The flavonoids found in black tea have been linked to improved cardiovascular health later in life. Drinking a cup of black tea daily may provide…
New Research: Blood Pressure Highly Likely To Cause Neurotic Personality Trait
Managing it can help reduce neuroticism, anxiety, and the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the open-access journal General Psychiatry found that…
For the First Time: Doctors Have Successfully Treated a Fetus With a Devastating Genetic Disorder
The toddler is thriving after the loss of their siblings who had the same disorder. For the first time ever, physicians have successfully treated a…
New Research Links COVID-19 Infection – and Vaccination – to a Debilitating Heart Condition
Smidt Heart Institute researchers show the risk of developing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is five times higher after COVID-19 than after vaccination. A…
New Study: Taking Semaglutide Helps Teens Lose Weight and Improve Heart Health
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at Obesity Week 2022 has found that the drug semaglutide is effective…
New Research Finds That the Time of Day You Exercise Could Impact Your Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke risk are lowest in those who engage in morning physical activity. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive…
Recent Research Reveals a Simple Trick To Lower Heart Disease Risk
According to new research, a lower frequency of dietary salt intake is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new study published…
Longer-Lasting Benefits – A More Effective Treatment for a Common Heart Condition
Early treatment with catheter cryoablation can stop the progression of a disease and lower the chance of severe health risks. A nationwide study headed by…
31% Lower Risk of Death: A Safer and More Effective Drug for Treating the Most Serious Type of Heart Attacks
Bivalirudin was discovered to be both safer and more effective than heparin in the treatment of heart attack patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Recent research…
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Understanding Sudden Cardiac Death
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a heart disease that particularly affects young athletes, can result in sudden death. The University of Basel has recently genetically modified mice that develop…
Don’t Use at Night – Common Sedative Can Increase the Risk of Heart Damage
More evidence has been discovered by CU Anschutz researchers to back up the idea that timing is important when giving drugs. According to a study…
Alarming Consequences: Global Warming Increases the Risk of Ectotherm Heat Failure
Global warming may have dire repercussions for ectotherms (cold-blooded animals) on land and in water all across the world. According to recent research, the incidence…
