Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Pregnancy complications may also result in worse cardiovascular health for the child, study suggests

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are two of the most common pregnancy complications and put pregnant people at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.

12 Feb 2024

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that chronic blueberry intake does not significantly improve cognitive function, alertness, or mood in adults with metabolic syndrome, despite a slight improvement in picture recognition accuracy and self-rated calmness after a high-fat, high-sugar meal.

12 Feb 2024

Salt substitutes reduce hypertension risk in elderly adults, study finds

The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

12 Feb 2024

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal.

12 Feb 2024

Mount Sinai receives $4.1 million to develop AI-powered model for predicting sleep apnea outcomes

Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded a five-year, $4.1 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health to develop and study an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered model that predicts adverse outcomes of obstructive sleep apnea.

12 Feb 2024

Heart attacks can be predicted with a standard blood test

Using the results of a standard blood test and an online tool, you can find out if you are at increased risk of having a heart attack within six months.

12 Feb 2024

UT Health San Antonio scientist receives $1.2 million to implement early intervention measures for pre-diabetes

More than one out of three people have pre-diabetes, characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels not yet in the diabetes range – and yet associated with significant increases in eye, kidney and neuropathic diseases, and risk of cardiovascular death.

8 Feb 2024

AI models show promise in predicting heart disease risks, but lack validation

Review highlights the potential of AI models in predicting cardiovascular disease risks but emphasizes the need for independent external validation to ensure their clinical applicability.

8 Feb 2024

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval's Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author.

8 Feb 2024

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Researchers from Spain investigated the effect of a traditional Atlantic diet on health and the environment.

8 Feb 2024

Smoking triggers red blood cell death, raising anemia and circulation concerns

Smoking significantly increases suicidal erythrocyte death, potentially leading to anemia and microcirculation issues, despite showing no adverse effects on overall red blood cell indices.

7 Feb 2024

New analysis demonstrates a link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease-related deaths

A recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with more of such deaths associated with air pollution in low-income countries compared with high-income countries.

7 Feb 2024

HPV infection quadruples risk of death from heart disease in women

Women have a four times higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they have an infection with a high-risk strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

6 Feb 2024

Ovarian tissue freezing offers hope for extended fertility

Most women agree that menopause has its advantages and disadvantages. Some relish the end of menstruation and concerns about unplanned pregnancies, while others dread the possibililty of hot flashes, moodiness, and other unpleasant symptoms.

6 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery more effective in controlling hypertension rates in obese patients

Bariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication alone, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

6 Feb 2024

RvT4 molecule boosts the body's defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body's natural defences against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Feb 2024

Study unearths sex-dependent blood lipid response to sleep apnea

Sleep apnea, which involves recurring, temporary interruptions of breathing during sleep, can disturb regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular disease.

5 Feb 2024

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

5 Feb 2024

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

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5 Feb 2024

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.

5 Feb 2024

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Pregnancy complications may also result in worse cardiovascular health for the child, study suggests

Blueberries boost calmness but not cognition in metabolic syndrome study

Salt substitutes reduce hypertension risk in elderly adults, study finds

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Mount Sinai receives $4.1 million to develop AI-powered model for predicting sleep apnea outcomes

Heart attacks can be predicted with a standard blood test

UT Health San Antonio scientist receives $1.2 million to implement early intervention measures for pre-diabetes

AI models show promise in predicting heart disease risks, but lack validation

Physical activity benefits do not outweigh cardiovascular risks associated with sugary drinks

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Smoking triggers red blood cell death, raising anemia and circulation concerns

New analysis demonstrates a link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease-related deaths

HPV infection quadruples risk of death from heart disease in women

Ovarian tissue freezing offers hope for extended fertility

Bariatric surgery more effective in controlling hypertension rates in obese patients

RvT4 molecule boosts the body's defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study unearths sex-dependent blood lipid response to sleep apnea

New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure

Over 80% of semaglutide users achieve significant weight loss after 12 months, study finds

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

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