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Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Construction workers, airport baggage handlers, letter carriers, and other outdoor workers — many of whom traveled to Washington, D.C., from Texas — gathered at the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday.

28 Jul 2023

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.

28 Jul 2023

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging.

28 Jul 2023

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

New research shows the importance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet for reaping the greatest benefit to brain health.

27 Jul 2023

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología (ASOCAR) will host ACC Latin America 2023 Together With Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología on August 11-12 in San José, Costa Rica.

27 Jul 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

The Biden administration continued a bipartisan, decades-long effort to ensure that health insurance treats mental illnesses the same as other ailments, with a new set of regulations aimed at ensuring that services are actually available without years-long waits or excessive out-of-pocket costs.

27 Jul 2023

Harvard researchers develop ink that enables 3D printing of beating heart tissues

Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures.

27 Jul 2023

Study finds high rates of illicit drug use in young adults who experienced sudden cardiac death

Approximately one-third of young adults in Victoria, Australia, who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events, reports a new study in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier.

27 Jul 2023

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

A group of researchers compared the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers.

27 Jul 2023

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

27 Jul 2023

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and concerns about episodes of memory decline, according to a UCLA Health study.

26 Jul 2023

More steps linked to improved health for heart failure patients

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders.

26 Jul 2023

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Existing research shows certain types of migraines can increase the risk of stroke, and there is growing evidence that they may also lead to other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 Jul 2023

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally friendly meat alternatives.

26 Jul 2023

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Despite similar rates of bystander CPR after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, Asian adults in the U.S. have lower rates of survival than white adults, 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.

26 Jul 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced the launch of the Precision Medicine Institute, which will allow experts to more efficiently integrate precision medicine into care provided to patients throughout the hospital.

26 Jul 2023

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Childhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement by experts on heart disease and childhood obesity published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

26 Jul 2023

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese.

25 Jul 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Another try for mental health ‘parity’

Harvard researchers develop ink that enables 3D printing of beating heart tissues

Study finds high rates of illicit drug use in young adults who experienced sudden cardiac death

COVID-19 treatment: study evaluates ACEi and ARB effects on clinical outcomes

Tobacco dependence more likely in cigarette smokers, study reveals

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

More steps linked to improved health for heart failure patients

Mammary fat tissue plays a more active role in breast biology than previously thought

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

Study finds gap in survival rates for Asian adults after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Children's Colorado announces launch of the Precision Medicine Institute

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Heart Disease News and Research

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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