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Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

New study links psoriasis severity to skin microbiome dysbiosis

A multi-omics analysis of host-microbe interactions in psoriasis.

28 Jun 2024

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

A lower level of mental ability during the teenage years may be linked to as much as a tripling in the risk of having a stroke before the age of 50, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

28 Jun 2024

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on foetal development.

27 Jun 2024

Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Being near and having more exposure to urban green space and blue (water) space is linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age, which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease.

27 Jun 2024

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that a targeted gene therapy may make acute myeloid leukemia (AML) more sensitive to chemotherapy, while also protecting the heart against toxicity often caused by cancer treatments.

27 Jun 2024

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health disorder accompanied by wide range of symptoms such as hallucinations, impaired cognitive ability, and disorganized speech or behavior.

27 Jun 2024

Rapeseed diacylglycerol oil may combat obesity by enhancing lipid metabolism

A study in "Nutrients" explores how rapeseed diacylglycerol oil (RDG) affects fat accumulation and metabolism in obese mice, showing significant benefits in reducing obesity-related indices and improving lipid metabolism.

26 Jun 2024

Analysis reveals no link between multivitamin use and reduced mortality

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.

26 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods found to increase cancer mortality risk

The association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.

26 Jun 2024

Empathy intensifies negative health effects of conflict for kids

Children who report being more empathetic are more likely to show signs of poorer health in the face of more interparental conflict than less empathetic children, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development.

26 Jun 2024

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

The SELECT trial found that semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in individuals with overweight or obesity and preexisting cardiovascular disease, regardless of baseline HbA1c or changes in HbA1c levels.

26 Jun 2024

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

AI tools are revolutionizing cardiovascular healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, prognostics, and biomarker detection, thus improving the precision and efficacy of care. The review also addresses the potential risks and challenges in integrating AI into clinical workflows.

25 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men.

25 Jun 2024

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults, especially those with low socioeconomic status.

25 Jun 2024

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.

25 Jun 2024

Novel genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese identified

Researchers performed a case-control study to compare metabolic changes between individuals homozygous for a loss-of-function genetic variation in small integral membrane protein 1 (SMIM1) and the general population.

25 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

24 Jun 2024

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

New study links psoriasis severity to skin microbiome dysbiosis

Study links low teenage mental ability to early stroke

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Rapeseed diacylglycerol oil may combat obesity by enhancing lipid metabolism

Analysis reveals no link between multivitamin use and reduced mortality

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods found to increase cancer mortality risk

Empathy intensifies negative health effects of conflict for kids

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

Novel genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese identified

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

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