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Scientists shed new light on gene regulatory pathways activated by stress hormone

Scientists have long known that chronic stress experienced early in life, or even chronic prenatal exposure to maternal stress hormones in the womb, can shorten lifespan and contribute to age-related chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even mental illness later in life -- long after the source of stress has been removed.

9 Sep 2020

Exploring the possibility that mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure

According to the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association, more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure.

9 Sep 2020

Protein aggregation reduces elasticity of blood vessels in the brain

Deposits of a protein called "Medin", which manifest in virtually all older adults, reduce the elasticity of blood vessels during aging and hence may be a risk factor for vascular dementia.

9 Sep 2020

Alcohol intake linked to increased risk of hypertension in adults with Type 2 diabetes

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) among adults with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

9 Sep 2020

'Molecular brake' on the immune system could be potential treatment target for severe COVID-19

Older people and people with underlying medical conditions are at particular risk of severe COVID-19. A group of researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered one possible reason for this vulnerability.

8 Sep 2020

Blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk

New research led by the University of South Australia shows that a blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk for the rest of their lives.

8 Sep 2020

Vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health and disease risks

Free, circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health risks in aging men, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020.

7 Sep 2020

International registries show an increase in PCI procedures in Japan, U.S.

Japan and the U.S. have seen an increase in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, which is driven primarily by a rise in elective PCIs in Japan compared to non-elective in the U.S., according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

7 Sep 2020

High-heat caramelization can increase risk of heart disease, stroke

From MasterChef to MKR, the world's best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to perfection. But while the experts may be seeking that extra flavour, new research from the University of South Australia suggests high-heat caramelization could be bad for our health.

4 Sep 2020

Examining the role of endocrine system and hormones in COVID-19 infection

The evidence for hormone involvement in COVID-19 infection and treatment will be evaluated and discussed by endocrine experts in a dedicated COVID-19 session at e-ECE 2020.

3 Sep 2020

Researchers identify link between disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and gut microbiome

In the first study of its kind, University of Illinois Chicago researchers have found associations among disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure and changes in the gut microbiome.

3 Sep 2020

A global study to determine COVID-19 health and psychosocial consequences

The current paper lays out the details of a longitudinal study that aims to follow up COVID-19 patients, including any pre-existing chronic illnesses as well as the medical care they received during their illness. A significant minority of convalescents appears to have prolonged disease sequelae.

3 Sep 2020

Active lifestyle choices can lower the risk of chronic kidney disease

Active lifestyle choices such as eating vegetables, exercising and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Griffith University in Australia, reports.

2 Sep 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis drugs help improve the early stages of heart disease

Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research.

2 Sep 2020

Exponential rise in COVID-19 hospitalization risk with age due to waning T cell immunity

The age-related increase in the risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19 mirrors earlier patterns seen with infections. Such trends may help understand the mechanisms underlying the clinical feature. A recent study published in the preprint server medRxiv* in August 2020 shows the effect of age and sex on COVID-19 hospitalization rates in the USA and helps understand how immune function is involved in this pandemic.

2 Sep 2020

Simple test can help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes

A simple test such as the strength of your handgrip could be used as a quick, low-cost screening tool to help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes.

2 Sep 2020

Heart structure could explain why risk of heart disease differs between men and women

Differences in the shape and texture of men and women's hearts could potentially explain why their risk of heart disease differs, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

1 Sep 2020

Blood pressure medication could be an effective tool for reducing cardiovascular risk

Blood pressure medication can prevent heart attacks and strokes - even in people with normal blood pressure. That's the finding of late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2020.

31 Aug 2020

Telemonitoring may reduce heart attack, stroke rate by 50% for people with high blood pressure

People enrolled in a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to those who received routine primary care, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Aug 2020

Weight loss can prevent or even reverse diabetes, shows study

Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress 2020.

31 Aug 2020

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Scientists shed new light on gene regulatory pathways activated by stress hormone

Exploring the possibility that mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure

Protein aggregation reduces elasticity of blood vessels in the brain

Alcohol intake linked to increased risk of hypertension in adults with Type 2 diabetes

'Molecular brake' on the immune system could be potential treatment target for severe COVID-19

Blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk

Vitamin D levels in the blood may be a better predictor of future health and disease risks

International registries show an increase in PCI procedures in Japan, U.S.

High-heat caramelization can increase risk of heart disease, stroke

Examining the role of endocrine system and hormones in COVID-19 infection

Researchers identify link between disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and gut microbiome

A global study to determine COVID-19 health and psychosocial consequences

Active lifestyle choices can lower the risk of chronic kidney disease

Rheumatoid arthritis drugs help improve the early stages of heart disease

Exponential rise in COVID-19 hospitalization risk with age due to waning T cell immunity

Simple test can help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes

Heart structure could explain why risk of heart disease differs between men and women

Blood pressure medication could be an effective tool for reducing cardiovascular risk

Telemonitoring may reduce heart attack, stroke rate by 50% for people with high blood pressure

Weight loss can prevent or even reverse diabetes, shows study

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