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High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

Results of a new study from epidemiologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggest that long-term, high intake of vegetable protein from such foods as whole grains, soy and tofu, may protect women from early menopause and could prolong reproductive function.

27 Jun 2017

Scientists find lack of experimental evidence detailing biologic roles of leptin in metabolism

Discovered more than two decades ago, the hormone leptin has been widely hailed as the key regulator of leanness. Yet, the pivotal experiments that probe the function of this protein and unravel the precise mechanism of its action as a guardian against obesity are largely missing.

24 Jun 2017

MSU researcher developing new miniature models to study heart disease and sickle cell anemia

A Mississippi State University researcher is developing new miniature models to better understand the factors that lead to heart disease and sickle cell anemia.

24 Jun 2017

Scientists create wearable diagnostic biosensor that can detect three diabetes-related compounds

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are getting more out of the sweat they've put into their work on a wearable diagnostic tool that measures three diabetes-related compounds in microscopic amounts of perspiration.

23 Jun 2017

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music - these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Jun 2017

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that intensive blood pressure lowering reduces chronic kidney disease patients' risks of dying prematurely or developing cardiovascular disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

23 Jun 2017

Researchers highlight need for paradigm shift in management of type 2 diabetes

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and exacerbated by type 2 diabetes, yet diabetes treatment regimens tend to focus primarily on blood sugar maintenance.

21 Jun 2017

Interventional cardiologists implant wireless device inside heart failure patient in Canada

In a Canadian first, a medical team has implanted a wireless device inside a heart failure patient, permitting clinicians to monitor the patient's cardiovascular status – virtually and in real-time – and proactively adjust treatment to prevent costly, potentially unnecessary hospitalization.

20 Jun 2017

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

A new position statement on the use of hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal and postmenopausal women from The North American Menopause Society has been published online today in the Society's journal, Menopause.

20 Jun 2017

Coconut oil in diet is rich in saturated fats and bad for heart says AHA advisory report

According to a new report from the American Heart Association, the use of coconut oil in the diet may not be such a good idea as previously thought.

19 Jun 2017

NSAIDs linked to longer survival for certain colorectal cancer patients

Among long-term colorectal cancer survivors, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, is associated with about a 25 percent reduction in all-cause mortality, according to new research from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

16 Jun 2017

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages are needed to reduce adverse reactions in women, according to a position paper from the European Society of Cardiology published today in the June issue of European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

15 Jun 2017

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

Scientists find lack of experimental evidence detailing biologic roles of leptin in metabolism

MSU researcher developing new miniature models to study heart disease and sickle cell anemia

Scientists create wearable diagnostic biosensor that can detect three diabetes-related compounds

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Researchers highlight need for paradigm shift in management of type 2 diabetes

Interventional cardiologists implant wireless device inside heart failure patient in Canada

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

Coconut oil in diet is rich in saturated fats and bad for heart says AHA advisory report

NSAIDs linked to longer survival for certain colorectal cancer patients

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

Resistance exercise for less than one hour per week linked to lower risk of metabolic syndrome

Poor diet may fuel Alzheimer's in people who carry disease-related gene

Dietary practices get reflected in the genes of Europeans, study reveals

Roche to showcase new solutions for lab innovation at EuroMedLab

Hybrid molecular imaging system detects vulnerable arterial plaques in earliest stages

Women with diabetes who use low-dose aspirin have reduced breast cancer risk

Natural sugar may trigger immune system to treat atherosclerosis, study finds

Running multiple marathons is not risk factor for atherosclerosis, study shows

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