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Atherosclerosis is the progressive buildup of plaque - the fatty deposits and other cells - in the inner walls of the arteries. The condition is a consequence of elevated cholesterol and for many it's a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms. The disease can begin in early adulthood and continues to progress for the rest of a person's life. Despite the serious nature of atherosclerosis, many people do not understand how it develops and progresses.

How does the gut microbiome affect muscle strength?

Researchers use fecal microbiome transplantation in mouse models to examine the role of gut microbiota in determining muscle strength.

14 Mar 2023

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Many are aware of the short-term symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, which are attributed to changes in reproductive hormones.

9 Mar 2023

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses the development of the novel ACLY inhibitor 326E as a promising treatment for hypercholesterolemia.

9 Mar 2023

Statin-related residual inflammation predicts cardiovascular events and mortality

A recent Lancet study assessed the importance of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) as risk predictors of cardiovascular death, cardiovascular events, and all-cause death among patients subjected to statins.

7 Mar 2023

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following the change to daylight saving time each spring.

7 Mar 2023

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

The ketogenic or "keto" diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.

5 Mar 2023

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Researchers assessed the association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise.

3 Mar 2023

Lifetime experiences of discrimination linked to increased risk of dementia

According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, people who experience discrimination during their lifetimes have an increased risk of dementia.

28 Feb 2023

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Researchers summarize existing literature on the effects of consuming nuts on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

28 Feb 2023

Study supports the concept of atherosclerosis as a T-cell autoimmune disease targeting the arterial wall

Researchers assessed T-cell tolerance checkpoints observed in atherosclerosis.

27 Feb 2023

Oleic acid: Principal component of olive oil responsible for many health-promoting properties

Oleic acid, the principal component of olive oil, has properties that help to prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease and to lower cholesterol.

23 Feb 2023

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years after a heart failure diagnosis compared with women of any marital status or men who were previously married, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy associated with future cardiovascular risk

The current study, published in JAMA Network Open Cardiology, used Mendelian randomization (MR) to conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on the relationship between these diseases to the risk of multiple CVD in the future.

21 Feb 2023

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed thyroid hormone (TH) - encapsulated nanoparticles modified with adipose-homing peptide, which selectively transport TH to adipose tissues.

20 Feb 2023

Natural decline in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop, reverse arterial stiffness progression

Significant physiologic decrease in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop and reverse arterial stiffness progression, a paper published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism concludes.

15 Feb 2023

Sleep irregularity may increase the risk for atherosclerosis

Sleep irregularity -; chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night -; may increase the risk for atherosclerosis, according to a study led by Kelsie Full, PhD, MPH, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

15 Feb 2023

Irregular sleeping habits linked to atherosclerosis risk in older adults

Sleeping an inconsistent number of hours each night and falling asleep at different times may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis among adults older than 45 compared to people with more consistent sleep habits, 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.

15 Feb 2023

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Irregular heart rhythms were detected in about 1 in 5 people who survived an ischemic stroke due to atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty substances in the arteries) after being continuously monitored for three years with an insertable cardiac device, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Pregnancy complications bring an increased risk of heart disease to women

Certain complications during pregnancy bring an increased risk of heart disease later on. However, there is still much to learn about how arteriosclerosis develops between pregnancy and heart disease later in life.

8 Feb 2023

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

Researchers explored the impact of biological interventions in reducing cardiovascular risk among psoriasis patients.

6 Feb 2023

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How does the gut microbiome affect muscle strength?

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

Statin-related residual inflammation predicts cardiovascular events and mortality

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Lifetime experiences of discrimination linked to increased risk of dementia

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Study supports the concept of atherosclerosis as a T-cell autoimmune disease targeting the arterial wall

Oleic acid: Principal component of olive oil responsible for many health-promoting properties

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy associated with future cardiovascular risk

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

Natural decline in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop, reverse arterial stiffness progression

Sleep irregularity may increase the risk for atherosclerosis

Irregular sleeping habits linked to atherosclerosis risk in older adults

About 1 in 5 stroke survivors found to have irregular heart rhythms

Pregnancy complications bring an increased risk of heart disease to women

Cardiovascular risk in psoriasis, the association between psoriatic inflammation and atherosclerosis, and the cardiovascular-risk-reducing effects of biologics

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