Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Researchers compared hypertension-associated complications and the use of healthcare services at five years among hypertensive individuals managed using the Risk Assessment and Management Program for Hypertension (RAMP-HT) versus regular care.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

25 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

25 May 2023

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

The relationship between exposure to air pollution and its impact on cardiometabolic health markers.

25 May 2023

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

25 May 2023

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults.

25 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Researchers investigating the association between white blood cell count and LDL hypercholesteremia.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

AI-POD project poised to revolutionize the prediction and treatment of obesity-related CVDs

Over the course of four years, experts from various fields, including radiology, computational imaging research and industry, will collaborate to develop a state-of-the-art imaging-based AI risk score, a clinical decision support system (CDSS), and a mobile app for personalized risk assessment and prediction of obesity-related CVDs and their associated complications.

23 May 2023

Global analysis paints a picture of growing low back pain cases

Analysis of over 30 years of data has shown the number of cases of low back pain is growing, with modeling suggesting by 2050, 843 million people will be affected by the condition largely due to population increases and aging of populations.

23 May 2023

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

22 May 2023

Study finds higher risk of mortality among women than men after heart attack

Women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2023

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, Ireland shows that patients treated with the obesity drug semaglutide have a decreased cardiovascular risk score after one year of use.

22 May 2023

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests that glucocorticoid levels (a class of steroid hormones secreted as a response to stress) present in the hair of individuals may indicate which of them are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.

22 May 2023

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Research demonstrates that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MED) and the presence of sleep disorders synergistically increase the risk of long-term all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. The findings emphasize the importance of both diet and sleep quality in overall health outcomes.

21 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Does long-term exposure to air pollution impact cardiometabolic health markers?

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Investigating the interplay between white blood cell count and incidence of hyper-low-density lipoprotein cholesterolemia

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

AI-POD project poised to revolutionize the prediction and treatment of obesity-related CVDs

Global analysis paints a picture of growing low back pain cases

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Study finds higher risk of mortality among women than men after heart attack

Cardiovascular risk score decreases after one year of semaglutide use in obese patients, study shows

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

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