Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

TfL advertising policy restricting the advertisement of junk foods could save lives and NHS money

Junk food advertising restrictions on Transport for London (TfL) networks have prevented almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS over £200 million, according to new research.

1 Aug 2022

Two heart drugs may increase the risk of heart attack during hot-weather events

For people with coronary heart disease, beta-blockers can improve survival and quality of life, while aspirin and other antiplatelet medications can reduce the risk of a heart attack.

1 Aug 2022

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

Does eating more meat - especially red meat and processed meat - raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, and if so, why? Despite intense study, the impact of animal source foods on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is vigorously debated, and the mechanisms underlying potential effects of animal proteins remain unclear.

1 Aug 2022

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black individuals, according to studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

1 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

People eating more fiber-rich food have very healthy microbiomes, study shows

That huge array of dietary fiber supplements in the drugstore or grocery aisle can be overwhelming to a consumer. They make all sorts of health claims too, not being subject to FDA review and approval. So how do you know which supplement works and would be best for you?

29 Jul 2022

Two new studies explore mental and physical resilience of female athletes

Two new studies will examine female athletes' mental and physical resilience via two newly funded grants, dedicated to improving performance and helping people thrive throughout their lives.

28 Jul 2022

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally responsible for 17 million deaths every year and its toll is expected to rise to over 23 million deaths annually by 2030. CVD also represents a major economic burden with the annual economic cost of CVD estimated to range over $500 billion in the United States alone.

28 Jul 2022

Epigenetic age acceleration could be used as a biomarker to estimate functional and cognitive aging

A first-of-its-kind study of 1,813 older women suggests that the accelerated biological aging of the body - epigenetic age acceleration specifically - is associated with lower odds of living to be 90 years old and also being physically mobile and having intact mental function.

27 Jul 2022

Most familial hypercholesterolemia patients remain undiagnosed, analysis reveals

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, completed an analysis of its large U.S. Family Heart Database showing that while the percentage of patients diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) has increased substantially since 2016, most remain undiagnosed.

27 Jul 2022

Experts call for consistent measurement across the social determinants of health

Access to quality healthcare depends on the accurate evaluation of social determinants of health (SDOH), but the healthcare industry has placed insufficient effort on this according to the authors of a new Commentary. The Commentary, titled "A Call for Consistent Measurement Across the SDOH Industry Landscape," is published in the peer-reviewed journal Population Health Management.

26 Jul 2022

Genetic tests do little to accurately identify cardiovascular risks compared to simple health assessment

A genetic risk for heart disease is far less predictive of problems than actual lifestyle risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes -- even among younger adults.

26 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can lead to heart muscle injury through the inflammatory process

Heart damage is common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, leading many to wonder how the virus affects the heart.

25 Jul 2022

Study suggests a possible treatment approach for cancer and cardiovascular disease

A key molecule for cancer metastasis has been identified as a molecule already known for its involvement in cardiovascular disease, suggesting a possible treatment approach for both diseases simultaneously.

25 Jul 2022

Potassium-rich diets linked with lower blood pressure in women with high salt intake

Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 Jul 2022

Women a history of endometriosis may have greater stroke risk

A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic inflammatory condition, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

21 Jul 2022

Myocardial fibrosis linked to worse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension

A recent study conducted by the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) discovered that myocardial fibrosis is associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension. Myocardial fibrosis is an important prognostic marker in the development of adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart failure and death.

21 Jul 2022

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

When our cells process the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat every day in order to survive, they generate potentially toxic by-products popularly known as "free radicals".

20 Jul 2022

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

TfL advertising policy restricting the advertisement of junk foods could save lives and NHS money

Two heart drugs may increase the risk of heart attack during hot-weather events

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

Experiences of racism linked to lower memory scores, worse cognition in midlife and old age

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

People eating more fiber-rich food have very healthy microbiomes, study shows

Two new studies explore mental and physical resilience of female athletes

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Epigenetic age acceleration could be used as a biomarker to estimate functional and cognitive aging

Most familial hypercholesterolemia patients remain undiagnosed, analysis reveals

Experts call for consistent measurement across the social determinants of health

Genetic tests do little to accurately identify cardiovascular risks compared to simple health assessment

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can lead to heart muscle injury through the inflammatory process

Study suggests a possible treatment approach for cancer and cardiovascular disease

Potassium-rich diets linked with lower blood pressure in women with high salt intake

Women a history of endometriosis may have greater stroke risk

Myocardial fibrosis linked to worse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with hypertension

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

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