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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid.

Dual antiplatelet therapy for minor or a warning stroke is underused especially among women

Despite evidence that starting two blood-thinning medications shortly after a minor stroke or a warning stroke (transient ischemic attack - TIA) may prevent a second – possibly more serious – clot-caused stroke within a few months, the treatment regimen is underused especially among women, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk for heart disease.

2 Feb 2023

Knowing your cholesterol level can be a crucial factor in overall health

On a top 10 list of things to do, getting your cholesterol level checked likely doesn't make the cut – but no matter your age, knowing your numbers can be a crucial factor in overall health.

2 Feb 2023

University of Manitoba researcher awarded Barancik Prize for watershed discoveries about multiple sclerosis

Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Manitoba, is winner of this year's Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.

1 Feb 2023

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

1 Feb 2023

People with celiac disease may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease even with fewer known risk factors

People with celiac disease might have fewer known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but still have a heightened risk of developing it, finds a study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health, published online in the journal BMJ Medicine.

31 Jan 2023

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Researchers discuss strategies to apply a combination of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet to manage chronic health conditions.

31 Jan 2023

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly affects women, is garnering increased attention.

30 Jan 2023

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have poor heart health, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers who analyzed data from more than a half million people between the ages of 18 and 49.

30 Jan 2023

COVID pandemic caused cardiovascular deaths to rise sharply

A recent report by the American Heart Association published in the journal Circulation reported the updated statistics on the major circulatory and cardiovascular diseases, and their outcomes for 2023, with additional insights into the trends in heart disease during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

29 Jan 2023

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

A recent study explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

29 Jan 2023

Microbial polyphenols in Mediterranean diet improve cardiovascular health

Researchers observe a robust association between urinary phenolic metabolites, Mediterranean diet adherence, and a healthier cardiovascular status.

29 Jan 2023

Sobering statistics from the AHA's 2023 heart disease and stroke update

The AHA discusses some of the ways in which COVID-19 impacted cardiovascular health throughout the pandemic.

25 Jan 2023

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, with half of all Americans (47%) qualifying for at least one of the three key risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes).

25 Jan 2023

Study explores how different clusters of cardiometabolic conditions increase dementia risk in older adults

People in the United States and England who have multiple cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high systolic blood pressure are more likely to develop dementia than their peers who are relatively healthy, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

24 Jan 2023

Mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment linked to many cardiovascular diseases

Many cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, or 'hardening of the arteries,' correlate to mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment in the tissues of the heart and blood vessels.

23 Jan 2023

Consuming soy flour rich in protein B-conglycinin could reduce LDL cholesterol levels

A protein in soybeans blocks the production of a liver enzyme involved in the metabolism of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein, scientists found in a recent study.

23 Jan 2023

Nearly half a million people missed out on blood pressure lowering medication during the pandemic

Nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research supported by the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre at Health Data Research UK published today in Nature Medicine.

19 Jan 2023

Researchers uncover the secret to the health benefits of brown rice

Asian diets feature rice as a staple grain, contributing towards nearly 90% of the world's rice consumption.

19 Jan 2023

Are dysregulated metabolism and inflammation contributing factors to the ongoing symptoms in long-term COVID-19 syndrome patients?

Researchers reported that dysregulation in energy metabolism and inflammation could contribute to long-term COVID-19 syndrome.

19 Jan 2023

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for minor or a warning stroke is underused especially among women

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

Knowing your cholesterol level can be a crucial factor in overall health

University of Manitoba researcher awarded Barancik Prize for watershed discoveries about multiple sclerosis

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

People with celiac disease may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease even with fewer known risk factors

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Young adults with depression and poor mental health more likely to develop cardiovascular disease

COVID pandemic caused cardiovascular deaths to rise sharply

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

Microbial polyphenols in Mediterranean diet improve cardiovascular health

Sobering statistics from the AHA's 2023 heart disease and stroke update

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Study explores how different clusters of cardiometabolic conditions increase dementia risk in older adults

Mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment linked to many cardiovascular diseases

Consuming soy flour rich in protein B-conglycinin could reduce LDL cholesterol levels

Nearly half a million people missed out on blood pressure lowering medication during the pandemic

Researchers uncover the secret to the health benefits of brown rice

Are dysregulated metabolism and inflammation contributing factors to the ongoing symptoms in long-term COVID-19 syndrome patients?

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