Both genetic and lifestyle factors likely contribute to disease risks. A new genetic study of Native Hawaiians by Charleston Chiang at the University of Southern…
Linked to calcium deposits in coronary arteries, used to measure cardiovascular disease risk But findings don’t outweigh numerous health benefits of exercise, emphasize researchers. Physical…
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products. Cutting 20%…
Study Links Free Radicals to Heart Damage Caused by Cancer In fruit flies, antioxidants reverse tumor-related cardiac dysfunction. A new study in animal models shows…
Peanut consumption was linked with a lower risk of ischemic stroke and cardiovascular disease in a Japanese population study. Peanut consumption was not, however, linked…
Mouse study finds molecule repairs heart tissue to avoid damage. A study in mice finds treatment with a molecule called MCB-613 repairs heart tissue…
Genomic study also identified genetic variants linked to a common heart condition in the breed. Recent dog breeding practices have loaded up cavalier King Charles…
An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. The research…
Weekly consumption of ultra-processed food is linked with an increased risk of heart disease, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021.1,2 Ultra-processed food refers…
Lay responders’ swift assistance to cardiac arrest victims is associated with improved survival, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021.1,2 “Our study suggests that when…
Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease, according to research presented at…
Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021.1 “Our study suggests that…
Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated 1-6% of all children and adolescents have obstructive sleep apnea….
The ability of HDL particles (commonly known as “good” cholesterol) to reduce inflammation in the cells that line blood vessels may help predict who is…
In an analysis of almost 3 million patients taking a single high blood pressure medication for the first time, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were as…
Method requires scavenging heart kinetic energy as a power source. The cardiac pacemaker of the future could be powered by the heart itself, according to…
In a study in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, pregnant women with elevated blood levels of certain lipids—in particular, triglyceride, Apolipoprotein-A1, and Apolipoprotein-B levels—during the first…
Among older adults with obesity, combining aerobic exercise with moderate reductions in total daily calories led to greater improvements in vascular health compared to exercise…