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Blood Pressure is the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements: systolic (measured when the heart beats, when blood pressure is at its highest) and diastolic (measured between heart beats, when blood pressure is at its lowest). Blood pressure is written with the systolic blood pressure first, followed by the diastolic blood pressure (for example 120/80).

Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Whether DNA methylation-based epigenetic age biomarkers mediate the associations between LE8 score and risks of CVD, CVD-specific mortality, and all-cause mortality.

31 May 2024

Is there an association between fatherhood and cardiovascular outcomes?

Associations between fatherhood and cardiovascular health (CVH), disease (CVD), and mortality.

31 May 2024

RNA interference agent plozasiran targets APOC3 for effective mixed hyperlipidemia treatment

Researchers evaluate the efficacy of plazosiran treatment on fasting triglyceride levels in adult patients with mixed hyperlipidemia.

31 May 2024

Safety-net health clinics cut services and staff amid Medicaid ‘unwinding’

One of Montana's largest health clinics that serves people in poverty has cut back services and laid off workers.

30 May 2024

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that heart-healthy lifestyle factors are linked to younger biological age and lower cardiovascular disease risk through DNA methylation.

29 May 2024

Oral semaglutide shows significant promise in improving diabetes control and cardiovascular health, study reveals

A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that oral semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and reduces body weight in type 2 diabetes patients after 24 weeks of treatment.

29 May 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), 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.

29 May 2024

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

A recent study in Nature Medicine found that LM11A-31, targeting the p75 neurotrophin receptor, is safe and shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression. The trial indicated significant biomarker improvements and potential benefits for further clinical investigation.

28 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

A recent study in Nature Medicine shows semaglutide reduces kidney risks in non-diabetic obese patients with cardiovascular disease by 22%. The SELECT trial results highlight semaglutide's benefits for kidney function and overall cardiovascular health.

28 May 2024

Exercise pattern study reveals lower Parkinson's risk for weekend warriors and regulars alike

A recent study in npj Digital Medicine found that both "weekend warrior" and regular exercise patterns significantly reduce Parkinson's disease (PD) risk. The findings suggest exercise duration is more critical than frequency in mitigating PD risk.

28 May 2024

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Semaglutide and its effects on glycemic control, body weight (BW), and tolerability in routine clinical practice.

28 May 2024

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Researchers found that a ketogenic diet significantly improves both metabolic and psychiatric health in individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, with notable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and mental illness severity.

27 May 2024

Running therapy matches antidepressants for mental health, surpasses for physical benefits

Researchers found that while both antidepressants and group running therapy effectively improved mental health in patients with anxiety and depression, running therapy had significantly better outcomes for physical health indicators.

26 May 2024

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Research paper reviews the cardiovascular benefits of phenolic compounds in cherries and berries, highlighting their potential to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve lipid profiles. Regular consumption of these fruits can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

23 May 2024

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

The term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 May 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 May 2024

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Researchers explore the utility of lemon verbena in improving the sleep of individuals with poor sleep.

22 May 2024

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and cardiometabolic risk factors in young children.

22 May 2024

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Paul Johnson as Non-Executive Director

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leading TechBio company developing combination prescription drug plus software therapy products that deliver personalized dose optimization, today announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

From Closed Loop Medicine 22 May 2024

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 May 2024

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Life's Essential 8: key to reducing heart disease and mortality through epigenetics

Is there an association between fatherhood and cardiovascular outcomes?

RNA interference agent plozasiran targets APOC3 for effective mixed hyperlipidemia treatment

Safety-net health clinics cut services and staff amid Medicaid ‘unwinding’

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

Oral semaglutide shows significant promise in improving diabetes control and cardiovascular health, study reveals

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

Exercise pattern study reveals lower Parkinson's risk for weekend warriors and regulars alike

Oral semaglutide shows promising results for type 2 diabetes in routine clinical settings

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Running therapy matches antidepressants for mental health, surpasses for physical benefits

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

Lemon verbena extract boosts sleep quality

Are ultraprocessed foods putting your child's heart at risk?

Closed Loop Medicine appoints Paul Johnson as Non-Executive Director

Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals

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