Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with the "bad" LDL cholesterol. A large study by scientists at Karolinska Institutet now shows that two proteins that transport cholesterol particles in the blood provide early and reliable risk information.

1 Dec 2021

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV, who face higher risks of developing severe symptoms and dying from COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person's physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health.

1 Dec 2021

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Smoking has long been associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, little research has explored if there is a similar association among men who use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), commonly referred to as e-cigarettes.

1 Dec 2021

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

New research suggests that treatment with type I interferons in the early stage of COVID-19 may supress disease progression by limiting SARS-CoV-2 in hosts.

1 Dec 2021

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Scientists in Montreal and London have identified the key role played by transcription factorRORC2 in HIV infection: the molecule attaches itself to parts of the virus's genome yet doesn't prevent it from replicating.

30 Nov 2021

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their potential adverse effects on health. Now a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy) explores the health effects of a large dietary share of ultra-processed food on people already suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

30 Nov 2021

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue syndrome

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients have chronic fatigue syndrome and other breathing issues months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis, according to study in JACC: Heart Failure, which is the first of its kind to identify a correlation between long-haul COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome.

29 Nov 2021

Cytomegalovirus herpesvirus can accelerate the decline of the immune system, study finds

A research team at the University of Córdoba is studying the alterations that occur in the immune system's T lymphocytes with respect to age and in relation to the cytomegalovirus herpesvirus.

29 Nov 2021

Seroprevalence study reveals high exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in Bangui population

Researchers performed a cross-sectional study in the city of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic from July 12, 2021, to August 20, 2021.

28 Nov 2021

Days of extreme heat associated with increased risk of emergency department visits

Extremely hot days with an average temperature of 34.4°C (93.9°F) are associated with a higher risk of emergency department visits among adults of all ages, finds a large study from the United States published by The BMJ today.

25 Nov 2021

Physical activity may prevent accumulation of metabolic risk factors in menopausal women

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences shows that menopausal transition is associated with unfavourable changes in metabolic health that may be mitigated with a physically active lifestyle. Especially, physical activity alleviated the increase in systolic blood pressure.

25 Nov 2021

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Many long-haul COVID-19 patients may experience breathing issues, chronic fatigue syndrome

Cytomegalovirus herpesvirus can accelerate the decline of the immune system, study finds

Seroprevalence study reveals high exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in Bangui population

Days of extreme heat associated with increased risk of emergency department visits

Physical activity may prevent accumulation of metabolic risk factors in menopausal women

Aspirin use associated with raised risk of heart failure

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 can infect and replicate in human iPSC-derived neurons

Donor cells with clonal hematopoiesis may improve bone marrow transplant outcomes

Giving social support to others may play an important role in health

Red blood cell distribution width as a biomarker for COVID-19

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

Extreme heat associated with greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents

Lifestyle habits play a key role in predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome in non-obese individuals

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Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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