Heart Disease News and Research

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Expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could save thousands of lives

Researchers estimate that expanding access to weight-loss drugs could save over 50,000 lives annually, reducing obesity rates and addressing health inequities. Current drug uptake levels prevent far fewer deaths.

16 Oct 2024

Bright night light exposure increases mortality risk, while daylight reduces it

Study reveals that brighter night light exposure and circadian rhythm disruption significantly increase the risk of mortality, particularly from cardiometabolic diseases, while brighter daytime light lowers these risks.

16 Oct 2024

Electronic nudges improve flu vaccination rates in non-diabetic patients but fail to increase uptake in diabetics

Electronic nudges had a small impact on flu vaccine uptake in patients without diabetes but showed no significant effect among diabetic patients, suggesting the need for tailored strategies for this group.

16 Oct 2024

Microplastics accelerate aging and inflammation in fat tissue, increasing risk of chronic disease

Researchers investigate the effects of microplastic exposure on the normal aging and function of adipose tissue.

16 Oct 2024

New protein shows potential for treating systolic heart failure

The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and swelling in the legs and feet, to fluid in the lungs and even death.

16 Oct 2024

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

A treatment that rallies the immune system to destroy cancer raised the survival rate for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma patients to a remarkable 92 percent, suggesting a new standard therapy for the disease.

16 Oct 2024

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

For the first time, adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) now have valuable insights into their long-term quality of life through data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI).

16 Oct 2024

Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

The Icahn School of Medicine has announced a $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation for the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health.

16 Oct 2024

New blood test rapidly diagnoses heart attacks

With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.

16 Oct 2024

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

The risk of heart disease increases with age for most people, however, for women that may be even more true.

16 Oct 2024

Standing more may not improve cardiovascular health

Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel.

16 Oct 2024

Researchers develop decision tree to help clinicians predict genetic diagnoses in neurodevelopmental cases

A study identifies motor delay and hypotonia as key predictors of genetic diagnoses, aiding clinicians in neurodevelopmental care and genetic testing decisions.

16 Oct 2024

Can soda taxes fight obesity? New research adds to the debate

Findings suggest the Philadelphia sweetened beverage tax may lower BMI and obesity prevalence in adults, offering insights into effective health interventions.

16 Oct 2024

Shift Bioscience raises $16 M to advance cell simulation AI platform

Shift Bioscience is a biotech company using generative AI models to understand how activation of different genes can reverse the aging process. This research is a fundamental step forward in designing more effective drugs to treat age-related diseases.

From Shift Bioscience 16 Oct 2024

NYU Langone researchers address the challenges of heart failure in cancer patients

A new scientific statement issued today by the Heart Failure Society of America highlights a critical connection between heart failure (HF) and cancer, with shared mechanisms contributing to the incidence and progression of both diseases.

16 Oct 2024

$Severe mental illness linked to higher risk of fragility fractures in older adults$

Severe mental illness linked to higher risk of fragility fractures in older adults

People over the age of 50 who have severe mental illness are more likely than the general population to experience fragility fractures but may be less likely to get a diagnosis for osteoporosis, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

15 Oct 2024

Innovative system tracks physical fatigue among workers in manufacturing settings

A system of wearable sensors and machine learning can continuously monitor factory workers for signs of physical fatigue.

15 Oct 2024

Social isolation linked to micronutrient deficiencies in older adults

Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

15 Oct 2024

Koç University researcher advances bladder monitoring with ERC grant

Dr. Levent Beker from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University, once again received European Research Council (ERC) support for his scientific research that focuses on improving the quality of our daily lives.

15 Oct 2024