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Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

Children who are physically inactive may have high cholesterol in early adulthood and subsequent heart health issues in their mid-forties, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

14 Dec 2023

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

A recent study published online in the journal, Nutrients, suggests daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetSx) by improving waist circumference, lipid biomarkers, and/or insulin levels, without requiring calorie restriction, in young adults.

14 Dec 2023

Meal timing could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease

A study led by scientists from INRAE, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Inserm, and the Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, has revealed that the time at which we eat could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

14 Dec 2023

The relationship between tobacco smoking, all-cause mortality, and premature death

The adverse effects of smoking on public health in the country and calls for immediate action.

14 Dec 2023

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment.

13 Dec 2023

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

13 Dec 2023

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, among other cardiometabolic diseases later in life.

13 Dec 2023

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health, in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

13 Dec 2023

$153,000 grant fuels research on new approaches to inhibit STAT3 and develop novel cancer treatments

With an estimated 1.9 million new cases and more than 600,000 deaths each year, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the U.S., trailing only heart disease. And while there are more than 200 types of cancer, the abnormal synthesis of a protein known as STAT3 is unique to the majority of tumors.

13 Dec 2023

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, 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.

13 Dec 2023

Understanding why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of heart rhythm disorders

A type of cell that plays a crucial role in tissue repair after a heart attack may also inadvertently be why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of rhythm disorders, according to a new study from the Universities of Surrey and Oxford.

13 Dec 2023

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.

13 Dec 2023

Smartwatches help physicians to diagnose arrhythmias in children

Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine.

13 Dec 2023

Stem cell therapy trial shows promise for regenerative treatment of heart failure

Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial.

12 Dec 2023

Loneliness linked to increased mortality risk in older adults, study finds

Study reveals that cumulative loneliness significantly increases mortality risk among middle-aged and older adults in the U.S., emphasizing the need for interventions to combat social isolation.

12 Dec 2023

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)-;an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

12 Dec 2023

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Study finds that the anti-obesity medication tirzepatide effectively maintains weight loss in obese adults, offering a promising approach to managing obesity and related health complications.

12 Dec 2023

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

The problem of foodborne metal contamination has taken on new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report detailing high levels of metals found in infant food pulled off grocery shelves.

12 Dec 2023

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Study suggests that self-monitoring of blood pressure may aid in the early detection and management of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, offering a potential shift in prenatal care strategies.

12 Dec 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

Study reveals that following a vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of insomnia, particularly in men, potentially due to higher intakes of healthful plant-based foods and lower consumption of animal products.

12 Dec 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

Meal timing could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The relationship between tobacco smoking, all-cause mortality, and premature death

St. Jude study sheds light on prediabetes prevalence and diabetes risk in childhood cancer survivors

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

$153,000 grant fuels research on new approaches to inhibit STAT3 and develop novel cancer treatments

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Understanding why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of heart rhythm disorders

Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity

Smartwatches help physicians to diagnose arrhythmias in children

Stem cell therapy trial shows promise for regenerative treatment of heart failure

Loneliness linked to increased mortality risk in older adults, study finds

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

Tirzepatide shows success in maintaining weight loss in obese adults

Evaluating the health risks associated with dietary exposure to metals

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of insomnia, study suggests

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