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Cannabis use linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, study warns

A comprehensive study by the University of California links cannabis use to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, with higher usage correlating to greater risk, underscoring the need for awareness and caution among users.

29 Feb 2024

Deep learning-based model development to predict critical pediatric events in general wards

A model that predicts critical events in pediatric individuals admitted to the general ward.

29 Feb 2024

Consistent Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Food To Over 30 Damaging Health Outcomes

Consistent evidence shows that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes including cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, and early death.

29 Feb 2024

Mandatory calorie labeling could save thousands from cardiovascular deaths

The current policy of mandatory calorie labelling in large food businesses in England could potentially prevent approximately 730 deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) between 2022 and 2041 - and, if the policy were extended to all English food businesses, could potentially prevent around 9,200 CVD deaths over the same time period, suggests first modelled estimation of the impact of the policy published in The Lancet Public Health.

28 Feb 2024

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Study reveals a strong link between a woman's obstetric history by age 40 and her risk of dying from heart disease, emphasizing the importance of pregnancy complications in predicting future cardiovascular health.

28 Feb 2024

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Individuals with the neurodevelopmental disorder Williams syndrome have a gregarious "cocktail party" personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially.

28 Feb 2024

Healthy eating reduces preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, study finds

Study suggests diets high in solid fats, refined grains, and cheese increase preeclampsia risk, whereas diets rich in vegetables, oils, and fruits may prevent it, especially among low-income Hispanic/Latin women.

28 Feb 2024

Machine learning unveils key molecular players and immune signatures in stress cardiomyopathy

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Stress cardiomyopathy (SCM) is a reversible, self-limiting condition that manifests as left ventricular insufficiency.

28 Feb 2024

AI-based model enhances efficiency of Type II diabetes prevention efforts

Better prevention of Type II diabetes could save both lives and money. The U.S. spends over $730 billion a year -; nearly a third of all health care spending -; on treating preventable diseases like diabetes.

28 Feb 2024

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

Based on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer when they get up and move around after sitting for twenty minutes.

28 Feb 2024

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) may transform cardiovascular medicine. For now, though, many challenges remain, and few AI tools have been proven to improve care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

28 Feb 2024

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients.

28 Feb 2024

Cannabis users may be at higher risk of heart attack and stroke

An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis, most commonly through smoking, eating or vaporizing it, was significantly associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even after controlling for tobacco use (combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products) and other cardiovascular risk factors, 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.

28 Feb 2024

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

28 Feb 2024

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

In the first study to use whole genome sequencing to examine tandem repeat expansions in heart conditions, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have laid the groundwork for early detection of and future precision therapies for cardiomyopathy.

27 Feb 2024

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Chronic underhydration has been linked to severe long-term health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney dysfunction, underscoring the need for increased hydration awareness and intervention strategies.

27 Feb 2024

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Supplementation with resistant starch leads to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by altering the gut microbiome and increasing secondary bile acids, according to a recent study in Nature Metabolism.

27 Feb 2024

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event -; including heart failure, heart attack or stroke -; than the general public.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.

27 Feb 2024

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Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Cannabis use linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, study warns

Deep learning-based model development to predict critical pediatric events in general wards

Consistent Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Food To Over 30 Damaging Health Outcomes

Mandatory calorie labeling could save thousands from cardiovascular deaths

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Healthy eating reduces preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, study finds

Machine learning unveils key molecular players and immune signatures in stress cardiomyopathy

AI-based model enhances efficiency of Type II diabetes prevention efforts

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Cannabis users may be at higher risk of heart attack and stroke

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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