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Wearable blood pressure monitoring for assessing remote blood pressure regulation

The prevalence of controlled hypertension using a wearable blood pressure (BP) device.

23 Jan 2024

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and H. Pylori.

23 Jan 2024

"Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts" initiative bridges oral health and heart health

A patient's oral health can be an indicator of overall health and well-being. Research shows that chronic gum inflammation may be associated with other chronic diseases including coronary artery disease and diabetes.

16 Jan 2024

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Study finds dark chocolate intake significantly lowers the risk of essential hypertension, suggesting a beneficial role in cardiovascular health.

12 Jan 2024

American Heart Association Merit Award fuels three research avenues to tackle heart disease

A physician-scientist from Massachusetts researching whether chemicals naturally occurring in foods could help treat heart disease, a genetics expert from Pennsylvania exploring the molecular mechanisms of lipid metabolism and cardiovascular diseases and a California-based professor of cardiovascular medicine studying how vaping impacts the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms are the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients.

9 Jan 2024

Study links low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence to increased middle-age heart disease risk

An extended follow-up study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that low cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescence is associated with higher risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in middle age.

9 Jan 2024

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

3 Jan 2024

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Individuals with family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish

People with close relatives who have suffered from cardiovascular disease may benefit from eating more oily fish.

5 Dec 2023

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia later in life, 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 Nov 2023

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

A recent study in the journal PLoS Medicine examines the potential impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation in Germany. The research suggests that implementing a 20% tax on SSBs could lead to reduced sugar consumption, significant health benefits, and substantial societal savings, especially when extended to include fruit juices.

26 Nov 2023

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

The effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality.

20 Nov 2023

New method unveils the "imageable genome" for medical diagnostics

An international research group led by the University of Lucerne has developed novel approaches for medical imaging.

17 Nov 2023

Intensive blood pressure treatment lowers risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

An intensive three-year intervention to lower the top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg was more effective at preventing death, heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events in adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease, compared to the standard treatment target of under 140 mm Hg, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Australian study shows combined genomic screening for major hereditary diseases is cost-effective and health-saving

In an Australian study published in EClinicalMedicine, researchers evaluated the impact of a combined genomic screening program for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia in young adults. The program proved to be cost-effective, reducing healthcare costs and averting numerous health events, while emphasizing the need for further optimization and equitable access within public healthcare systems.

12 Nov 2023

Study finds even small changes in movement patterns can improve heart health

The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published in the European Heart Journal, is the first to assess how different movement patterns throughout the 24-hour day are linked to heart health.

9 Nov 2023

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

Mendelian randomization suggests gallstone disease may lower heart attack risk; genetics play a key role in this protective effect.

5 Nov 2023

New wearable ECG patch could improve cardiac monitoring

Nearly 200 million people around the globe have coronary heart disease, which accounts for about one in every six deaths, according to the British Heart Foundation.

31 Oct 2023

Philanthropic funding boost for UK Biobank

Former CEO and Chairman of Google Eric Schmidt, and Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, are today (Monday 30 October) being announced as the first members of a new consortium that will shape the future of the best-in-class UK Biobank, starting with £16 million funding matched by government.

30 Oct 2023

Eating more fish could reel in heart disease risks, new meta-analysis shows

A recent meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients finds that high fish consumption is linked to an 8% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The study also distinguishes between the benefits of fatty fish, rich in omega-3s, and the potential risks of fried fish.