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New research centre aims to study integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with western medicine

A NEW research centre to study how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could be used to treat some of the world’s deadliest diseases is being launched in Beijing today.

9 Dec 2016

Study reports influence of air pollution on pulmonary vascular function

Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs, according to a study in more than 16 000 patients presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016.

9 Dec 2016

Studies show how overactive immune response may contribute to heart disease in psoriasis patients

Psoriasis is well-known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees, and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease.

9 Dec 2016

Researchers to study effect of watermelon juice in reducing heart disease

University of Alabama researchers soon will launch a study that looks at watermelon juice as a way to reduce heart disease.

6 Dec 2016

UTHealth receives generous gift to support first-of-its-kind nutrition education program

Laura Moore, M.Ed., R.D., L.D., and her husband Don Sanders have donated $1 million to support a first-of-its-kind nutrition education program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

6 Dec 2016

Handful of nut consumption each day linked to reduced risk for wide range of diseases

A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

4 Dec 2016

New drug receives FDA approval to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

2 Dec 2016

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas will take part in a project that aims to design and construct a patient-focused and personalized health system that addresses the currently fractured structure of health care information.

2 Dec 2016

Research shows link between psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults

In a paper just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed associations between psychological well-being and physical activity in adults ages 50 and older.

2 Dec 2016

Bone density could be one of early indicators of brain degeneration in Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at NEOMED have just identified a major connection between areas of the brainstem - the ancient area that controls mood, sleep and metabolism - and detrimental changes to bone in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

1 Dec 2016

Overweight adolescents with bipolar disorder show signs of increased illness severity, study finds

Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling medical conditions among adolescents worldwide. Similarly, being overweight or obese is common in adolescents and is known to confer risk for cardiovascular disease and other poor health outcomes in adulthood.

1 Dec 2016

Type 2 diabetes linked to long list of complications that can affect health and quality of life

T2D Lifestyle, a national survey by Health Union of more than 400 individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals that patients not only struggle with commonly understood complications, but also numerous lesser known ones that people do not associate with diabetes.

1 Dec 2016

Alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of melanoma

Alcohol intake was associated with higher rates of invasive melanoma among white men and women.

1 Dec 2016

PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations that lower bad cholesterol affect risk of cardiovascular events

In a new study published in the December 1, 2016 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and a collaboration of international researchers, studied variants in the genes encoding HMGCR and PCSK9 that affect cholesterol levels, and found that variants that lowered LDL (or "bad") cholesterol in each gene were associated with nearly identical protective effects on the risk of cardiovascular events per unit reduction in LDL cholesterol.

30 Nov 2016

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal.

29 Nov 2016

Inflammatory marker detected in blood tests can better predict risk of death, study suggests

A new study looking at deaths from cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes suggests that an inflammatory marker detected in blood tests in middle-aged adults can better predict the risk of death compared with another similar biomarker.

29 Nov 2016

Research aims to incorporate cardiorespiratory fitness measurements into clinical practice

A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association led by Queen's University professor Robert Ross provides unequivocal evidence to confirm that cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a reflection of overall cardiovascular health, should be measured in clinical practice to provide additional information for patient management.

29 Nov 2016

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

New research centre aims to study integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with western medicine

Study reports influence of air pollution on pulmonary vascular function

Studies show how overactive immune response may contribute to heart disease in psoriasis patients

Researchers to study effect of watermelon juice in reducing heart disease

UTHealth receives generous gift to support first-of-its-kind nutrition education program

Handful of nut consumption each day linked to reduced risk for wide range of diseases

New drug receives FDA approval to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with diabetes

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Research shows link between psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults

Bone density could be one of early indicators of brain degeneration in Alzheimer's disease

Overweight adolescents with bipolar disorder show signs of increased illness severity, study finds

Type 2 diabetes linked to long list of complications that can affect health and quality of life

Alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of melanoma

PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations that lower bad cholesterol affect risk of cardiovascular events

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

Inflammatory marker detected in blood tests can better predict risk of death, study suggests

Research aims to incorporate cardiorespiratory fitness measurements into clinical practice

Study finds upward trend in stroke rates among younger generations

MGH researchers uncover mechanism revealing why aspartame may not promote weight loss

Titin gene mutations affect heart function in healthy individuals, study finds

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