Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Consumption of healthy plant-based foods linked with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in diabetes prevention.

10 Apr 2022

Expanding statin prescription could be a cost-effective intervention against cardiovascular disease

Expanding prescription of statin medication to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol could be a cost-effective intervention against cardiovascular disease, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Circulation.

8 Apr 2022

Certain antirheumatic drugs may lower incidence of Alzheimer's and related dementias in people with cardiovascular disease

New findings from the ongoing Drug Repurposing for Effective Alzheimer's Medicines (DREAM) study suggest that certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in people with cardiovascular disease.

8 Apr 2022

NHLBI researchers support multiple programs to address pregnancy-related health disparities

During Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, and in preparation for Women's Health Month in May, researchers are raising awareness about pregnancy-related complications that disproportionately affect Black people.

7 Apr 2022

URI professor helps create new AHA dietary guidelines

Following heart-healthy nutritional guidance - despite the well-known benefits of doing so and the even better known detriments of not - often proves to be a difficult commitment.

7 Apr 2022

Smoking cessation could help heart disease patients gain five years of healthy life

Smoking cessation adds the same number of heart disease-free years to life as three preventive medications combined, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

7 Apr 2022

Severe COVID linked to RAAS and hyperlipidemia associated metabolic syndrome conditions

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the association of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)-mediated hypertension (HT) with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Apr 2022

Study identifies five childhood risk factors that predict cardiovascular events in adulthood

Five childhood risk factors that predict stroke and heart attacks in adulthood have been identified after being tracked for up to half a century in the world's largest international prospective cardiovascular disease study.

6 Apr 2022

Wastewater-based Epidemiology technique can help move toward a healthier and more sustainable world

Of the many contemporary conveniences often taken for granted in developed countries, modern sanitation may be among the most important. A new study suggests that wastewater infrastructure may provide societal benefits far beyond the dramatic improvements in community hygiene.

6 Apr 2022

Researchers explore the link between immunoglobulins and blood profile in severe SARS-CoV-2 patients

A new study illustrated the association of immunoglobulins with blood characteristics in COVID-19 patients.

6 Apr 2022

The association of lipid levels with the risk of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, disease severity, and mortality

A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has highlighted that individuals with high serum levels of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol are less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

6 Apr 2022

Sugary and high glycemic load foods may influence poor oral health

The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria - both good and bad - in our mouths.

5 Apr 2022

Novel transcatheter repair system for tricuspid regurgitation shows promising results at one year

Patients with tricuspid regurgitation, a common and debilitating form of valvular heart disease, who received a novel investigational device intended to repair the defective valve experienced significant improvements in blood flow through the heart and in quality of life at one year, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

5 Apr 2022

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

A new study assesses the association between dietary fiber intake with inflammatory markers associated with cardiovascular disease.

4 Apr 2022

Genetic risk score predicts the likelihood of cardiovascular events in people with Type 2 diabetes

A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Hypertension.

4 Apr 2022

COVID-19 study proves ivermectin ineffective

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine investigated the impact of ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, as an early treatment option among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

4 Apr 2022

Global study demonstrates some benefits of flu vaccine in people with heart failure

People with heart failure who received an annual flu shot had lower rates of pneumonia and hospitalization on a year-round basis and a reduction in major cardiovascular events during peak flu season, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

3 Apr 2022

Investigational drug vupanorsen reduces non-HDL cholesterol by up to 28%

The investigational drug vupanorsen reduced total levels of non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol by up to 28% in patients with high cholesterol who were already taking a cholesterol-lowering statin medication, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

3 Apr 2022

Limiting sodium intake results in improved quality of life for patients with heart failure

Nutrition counseling and strictly limiting salt intake for one year in patients with heart failure resulted in improved quality of life and a slowing in the progression of the disease, but a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 71st Annual Scientific Session found reducing salt intake did not significantly reduce major adverse events or hospitalizations.

2 Apr 2022

Is there a relationship between air pollution and depressive symptoms in adolescents?

In this interview, we speak to Erika Manczak, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Denver, about her latest research into the link between air pollution and depressive symptoms in adolescents.

1 Apr 2022

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Consumption of healthy plant-based foods linked with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Expanding statin prescription could be a cost-effective intervention against cardiovascular disease

Certain antirheumatic drugs may lower incidence of Alzheimer's and related dementias in people with cardiovascular disease

NHLBI researchers support multiple programs to address pregnancy-related health disparities

URI professor helps create new AHA dietary guidelines

Smoking cessation could help heart disease patients gain five years of healthy life

Severe COVID linked to RAAS and hyperlipidemia associated metabolic syndrome conditions

Study identifies five childhood risk factors that predict cardiovascular events in adulthood

Wastewater-based Epidemiology technique can help move toward a healthier and more sustainable world

Researchers explore the link between immunoglobulins and blood profile in severe SARS-CoV-2 patients

The association of lipid levels with the risk of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, disease severity, and mortality

Sugary and high glycemic load foods may influence poor oral health

Novel transcatheter repair system for tricuspid regurgitation shows promising results at one year

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

Genetic risk score predicts the likelihood of cardiovascular events in people with Type 2 diabetes

COVID-19 study proves ivermectin ineffective

Global study demonstrates some benefits of flu vaccine in people with heart failure

Investigational drug vupanorsen reduces non-HDL cholesterol by up to 28%

Limiting sodium intake results in improved quality of life for patients with heart failure

Is there a relationship between air pollution and depressive symptoms in adolescents?

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