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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.

CT scans may be better first step for evaluating chest pain

Previous studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive coronary artery disease.

1 Feb 2024

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.

30 Jan 2024

Understanding the interplay between gut microbiota and vascular dysfunction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, aneurysms, and vascular calcification, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

30 Jan 2024

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights into the role of sclerostin in protecting against atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

26 Jan 2024

Study predicts snoring could increase the risk of stroke

The causal effect of snoring on total stroke.

26 Jan 2024

Study reveals new mechanisms involved in the development of inflammatory cardiovascular diseases

A team led by LMU researchers Christian Weber and Yvonne Döring has demonstrated new mechanisms that are involved in the development of inflammatory cardiovascular diseases.

24 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

Study finds that clinically derived blood pressure variability (BPV), rather than heart rate variability (HRV), is more strongly associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

23 Jan 2024

APOE4 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease associated with increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares in Madrid have found that one of the most potent genetic risk factors for Alzheimer disease, apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), is also associated with an increased risk of developing subclinical atherosclerosis in middle age.

23 Jan 2024

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and H. Pylori.

23 Jan 2024

Increased milk intake associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not produce lactase

The researchers of a recent study published in Nature Metabolism investigated the relationship between milk consumption and type 2 diabetes among lactase non-persistent individuals.

22 Jan 2024

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world. Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidaemia in children and adolescents increase the risk of premature death in the mid-forties and subclinical atherosclerosis in the mid-twenties.

13 Jan 2024

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

A groundbreaking 3D, three-layer nanomatrix vascular sheet that possesses multiple features of atherosclerosis has been applied for developing a high-throughput functional assay of drug candidates to treat this disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers report in the journal Biomaterials.

12 Jan 2024

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CT scans may be better first step for evaluating chest pain

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Understanding the interplay between gut microbiota and vascular dysfunction

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Study predicts snoring could increase the risk of stroke

Study reveals new mechanisms involved in the development of inflammatory cardiovascular diseases

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Blood pressure variability: A stronger marker for Alzheimer's risk than heart rate variability

APOE4 genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease associated with increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Body mass index found to mediate causal associations between Helicobacter pylori infections and coronary artery disease risk

Increased milk intake associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not produce lactase

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

3D nanomatrix vascular sheet model for high-throughput atherosclerosis drug testing

Infammasomes provide a therapeutic target against human diseases

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

New mechanism that regulates dietary lipid processing by the intestine revealed

From diabetes drug to anti-inflammation powerhouse: The unexpected evolution of GLP-1

Fasting-mimicking diet shows unique benefits in cardiovascular health, study finds

Global study emphasizes early detection of familial hypercholesterolaemia in youth

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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