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Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the benefits of newer type 2 diabetes drugs

New research analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations.

21 Sep 2023

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century.

21 Sep 2023

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births).

21 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Philippine Heart Association will host ACC Asia 2023 on September 29-30 in Manila, Philippines. According to recent research, among the 18.6 million heart disease-related deaths worldwide in 2019, 58% occurred in Asia.

21 Sep 2023

Is morning exercise the key to dodging diabetes?

Harvard researchers find that morning and afternoon physical activity significantly lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but evening activity shows no such benefit. The study also emphasizes that intensity matters more than consistency in reducing diabetes risk.

21 Sep 2023

Has the COVID-19 pandemic made young adults less fit?

A recent study in Scientific Reports reveals that one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, young adults experienced significant declines in physical fitness parameters, including explosive power, aerobic and anaerobic capacities, and weight. These changes could have serious health implications, especially for those with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of promoting physical activity during and after pandemics.

20 Sep 2023

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

The World Health Organization's recent report underscores the global health and economic crisis posed by uncontrolled hypertension, affecting one in five people worldwide. The study calls for urgent, coordinated government action, emphasizing that effective hypertension management could prevent millions of deaths and offer an 18-to-1 return on investment.

20 Sep 2023

Obesity linked to poorer outcomes in people with bipolar disorders

The obesity pandemic is particularly hard on people with bipolar disorders. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

20 Sep 2023

Doctors need better guidance on treating ADHD in over 50s

Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the over 50s, conclude world-leading experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally.

20 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at higher cardiovascular risk.

20 Sep 2023

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Researchers conducted a prospective population-based analysis to understand whether vitamin D levels were associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality, and overall mortality.

20 Sep 2023

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Researchers question WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners, citing a reliance on biased prospective cohort studies over randomized controlled trials. The study calls for an urgent re-evaluation of WHO's stance, as recent evidence suggests non-sugar sweeteners may actually reduce cardiometabolic risks.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Does a high-dose influenza vaccine reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

Whether a high-dose influenza vaccine is associated with a benefit in reducing CP events.

19 Sep 2023

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health in preschool, along with their ability to follow specialized health education intervention programs, Mount Sinai researchers found in an international study focused on health promotion in schools, including those in the Harlem section of New York City.

18 Sep 2023

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

How anthropometric measures like WCR are associated with cause-specific and all-cause mortality in elderly adults.

15 Sep 2023

NO-ferroheme behaves as a signaling entity in the vasculature

Although a simple molecule, nitric oxide is an important signal substance that helps to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.

14 Sep 2023

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq, microarray analysis, and immunohistochemistry to elucidate the translational role of anti-IL-17A in suppressing the autoimmune functions of T17 cells, thereby effectively treating human psoriasis.

14 Sep 2023

Study reveals potential negative long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy

Increasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the number of women choosing to proactively remove both ovaries as a precaution to protect against ovarian cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Research reveals racial and ethnic disparities in the benefits of newer type 2 diabetes drugs

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

Is morning exercise the key to dodging diabetes?

Has the COVID-19 pandemic made young adults less fit?

Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies

Obesity linked to poorer outcomes in people with bipolar disorders

Doctors need better guidance on treating ADHD in over 50s

Study sheds light on potential mechanism by which psoriasis increases cardiovascular risk

New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Does a high-dose influenza vaccine reduce cardiovascular disease risk?

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

NO-ferroheme behaves as a signaling entity in the vasculature

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Study reveals potential negative long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy

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