Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

According to a new Finnish study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, and shows that, despite the person's weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.

3 May 2017

Impaired effects of insulin can increase cancer risk, shows study

Over the decades, scientists have repeatedly shown that patients with increased levels of the hormone insulin in their blood can experience increased risks of cancer. Surprisingly, however, Joslin Diabetes Center researchers now have discovered that impaired effects of insulin also can boost these risks.

3 May 2017

Liver transplant patients who take new anti-rejection drug gain less weight, study finds

Researchers have discovered that a new anti-rejection drug that is gentler on the kidneys after liver transplant also reduces weight gain, which is common after surgery and can lead to serious complications for transplant patients.

3 May 2017

Study shows how probiotic improves integrity of the GI epithelial cell wall in HIV patients

A newly released study published in the Journal of Immunity, Inflammation and Disease and conducted by the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, found a multi-strain, high concentration, probiotic formulation that helped reconstitute the physical and immunological integrity of the gastrointestinal lining in HIV-1-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy.

3 May 2017

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

A new analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, compared avocado consumers to non-consumers and found that consuming avocados may be associated with an overall better diet, higher intake of essential nutrients, lower body weight, lower Body Mass Index and smaller waist circumference.

2 May 2017

Knocking out lipid-modifying enzyme can boost post-heart attack healing, study shows

Two immune responses are important for recovery after a heart attack - an acute inflammatory response that attracts leukocyte immune cells to remove dead tissue, followed by a resolving response that allows healing.

2 May 2017

Study compares the weight loss effect of alternate-day fasting and a daily calorie restricted diet

As some patients find it difficult to maintain a daily calorie-restricted diet, the popularity to fast on alternate-days has increased.

2 May 2017

Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside. Recently, more has become known about the function of those microbes and the microbiome's connection with health and disease.

28 Apr 2017

Marijuana use among pregnant women linked to low birth weight infants

In a new study, researchers in London, Ontario found that women who used marijuana while pregnant were almost three times more likely to have an infant with low birth weight than women who did not use marijuana.

27 Apr 2017

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

27 Apr 2017

Nanoparticles can travel from the lungs into bloodstream and reach susceptible areas of cardiovascular system

Tiny particles in air pollution have been associated with cardiovascular disease, which can lead to premature death. But how particles inhaled into the lungs can affect blood vessels and the heart has remained a mystery.

27 Apr 2017

New study to explore link between binge drinking and cardiovascular disease in young adults

University of Illinois at Chicago researchers are conducting a study to determine whether binge drinking is related to cardiovascular disease in young adults who are not predisposed to the condition.

26 Apr 2017

UAlberta study reveals sex-based differences in outcomes for atrial fibrillation

Yet more evidence can be added to the growing literature that shows women with cardiovascular disease may receive different health care and experience worse outcomes than men.

26 Apr 2017

Drinking more than three cups of Italian-style coffee each day lowers prostate cancer risk

Add another typical component of the Italian way of life to the long list of foods characterizing one of the most healthy populations in the world. This time it's coffee, prepared the Italian way.

26 Apr 2017

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Cold weather increases the risk of mortality in Texas residents, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The findings were recently published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

26 Apr 2017

Researchers identify new rare genetic variants linked to extreme longevity

The search for the genetic determinants of extreme longevity has been challenging, with the prevalence of centenarians (people older than 100) just one per 5,000 population in developed nations.

25 Apr 2017

Study finds significant decrease in cardiovascular diseases among individuals with diabetes

The incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Sweden has decreased sharply since the late 1990s. These are the findings of a study from Sahlgrenska Academy which included almost three million adult Swedes. In relative terms, the biggest winners are persons with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

25 Apr 2017

Study shows how brain genes influence food intake and dietary preferences

Have you ever wondered why you keep eating certain foods, even if you know they are not good for you? Gene variants that affect the way our brain works may be the reason, according to a new study. The new research could lead to new strategies to empower people to enjoy and stick to their optimal diets.

24 Apr 2017

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

Despite one in 10 people worldwide having chronic kidney disease, a new global report - The Global Kidney Health Atlas - presented at this week's World Congress of Nephrology in Mexico City and compiled by the International Society of Nephrology and kidney health experts worldwide and published in JAMA- highlights the huge gaps in kidney disease care and prevention in both developed and developing countries, with many countries not prioritising kidney health.

21 Apr 2017

CRF Women's Heart Health Initiative to hold yoga fundraiser in NYC for improving cardiovascular care

The CRF Women's Heart Health Initiative is holding a yoga fundraiser on Tuesday, April 25th led by noted expert and senior instructor Tanya Boulton at Pure Yoga West in New York City.

21 Apr 2017

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

Impaired effects of insulin can increase cancer risk, shows study

Liver transplant patients who take new anti-rejection drug gain less weight, study finds

Study shows how probiotic improves integrity of the GI epithelial cell wall in HIV patients

Avocado consumption linked to higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality

Knocking out lipid-modifying enzyme can boost post-heart attack healing, study shows

Study compares the weight loss effect of alternate-day fasting and a daily calorie restricted diet

Researchers explore link between gut microbiome and nutrition in autism spectrum disorder

Marijuana use among pregnant women linked to low birth weight infants

Study suggests ‘synergistic’ link between exercise and vitamin D for better heart health

Nanoparticles can travel from the lungs into bloodstream and reach susceptible areas of cardiovascular system

New study to explore link between binge drinking and cardiovascular disease in young adults

UAlberta study reveals sex-based differences in outcomes for atrial fibrillation

Drinking more than three cups of Italian-style coffee each day lowers prostate cancer risk

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Researchers identify new rare genetic variants linked to extreme longevity

Study finds significant decrease in cardiovascular diseases among individuals with diabetes

Study shows how brain genes influence food intake and dietary preferences

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

CRF Women's Heart Health Initiative to hold yoga fundraiser in NYC for improving cardiovascular care

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