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Google Street View predicts heart disease risk based on neighborhood features

Researchers have used Google Street View to study hundreds of elements of the built environment, including buildings, green spaces, pavements and roads, and how these elements relate to each other and influence coronary artery disease in people living in these neighborhoods.

27 Mar 2024

Migraines and other nontraditional factors linked to higher stroke risk in young adults

Adults younger than 35- to 45-years old may have a higher risk of developing a stroke from nontraditional risk factors such as migraines than from traditional risks like high blood pressure.

26 Mar 2024

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease is a major global health problem, especially among people with type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

Study shows the economic benefits of reducing socioeconomic disparities in youth physical activity

What would happen if the existing disparities in physical activity levels between youth of lower and higher socioeconomic statuses were eliminated?

15 Mar 2024

Study reveals alarming cholesterol levels among American Indian adolescents and young adults

Young American Indians, ages 15-39, had cholesterol levels more than two times higher than the general U.S. population, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Mar 2024

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

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

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

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

Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows

Study finds that higher dietary intake of flavonol is linked to reduced all-cause mortality and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease in US adults.

26 Feb 2024

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Body composition -; often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -; is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health.

21 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed food consumption with higher cardiovascular risk

Systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a linear relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, emphasizing the need for public health initiatives to mitigate this risk.

21 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.

21 Feb 2024

Women gain more health benefits from exercise than men

Women experience greater health benefits from physical activity than men, suggesting a need to encourage more women to engage in exercise to reduce cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

20 Feb 2024

NIH-funded research enhances genetic testing for health equity

To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health has devised new ways to improve a genetic testing method called a polygenic risk score.

20 Feb 2024

Selection, optimization, and validation of genetic tests for 10 common diseases

By analyzing millions of small genetic differences across a person's genome, researchers can calculate a polygenic risk score to estimate someone's lifetime odds of developing a certain disease.

19 Feb 2024

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

It’s news you’ll love for Valentine’s Day: a leading health expert says the dark chocolates and bubbly you bought your sweetheart may also improve their heart health.

13 Feb 2024

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal.

12 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

The application of statins in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

1 Feb 2024

Coronary Heart Disease News and Research

Google Street View predicts heart disease risk based on neighborhood features

Migraines and other nontraditional factors linked to higher stroke risk in young adults

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Study shows the economic benefits of reducing socioeconomic disparities in youth physical activity

Study reveals alarming cholesterol levels among American Indian adolescents and young adults

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

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

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

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Study links ultra-processed food consumption with higher cardiovascular risk

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Women gain more health benefits from exercise than men

NIH-funded research enhances genetic testing for health equity

Selection, optimization, and validation of genetic tests for 10 common diseases

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

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