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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.

Study could help doctors to better predict development of cardiovascular disease at earlier stage

Screening methods for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes could be improved by measuring different biological signposts to those currently being tested, a new study led by researchers from King's College London suggests.

21 Feb 2017

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

A product of digesting a micronutrient found in soy may hold the key to why some people seem to derive a heart-protective benefit from eating soy foods, while others do not, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study discovered.

21 Feb 2017

Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Heavy alcohol drinking habits over the years may prematurely age arteries, especially in men, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

21 Feb 2017

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

A unique study recently published in the authoritative Pediatric Nephrology medical journal shows that excess lipoproteins and fatty acids may be associated with the development of painful and often chronic kidney stones in children.

17 Feb 2017

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

What if you could lose weight and reduce your risk of life-threatening disease without any changes in what you eat -- other than a five-day special diet once every few months?

16 Feb 2017

Breastfeeding may protect mother against metabolic syndrome, study suggests

A new study shows that women who spend a longer time breastfeeding during their lifetimes may be able to lower their risk of metabolic syndrome and related disorders included elevated blood pressure, glucose, and triglyceride levels.

16 Feb 2017

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

A two year follow-up on a study involving more than 10,000 people with stable chest pain finds that an online tool can accurately predict which patients are likely to have normal non-invasive tests and remain free of cardiac events.

15 Feb 2017

Estrogen regulates specific exosome-packed microRNAs in blood circulation, study shows

A study at the Gerontology Research Center demonstrated that, in blood circulation, the exosome-carried messenger molecule profile differs between post- and premenopausal women.

15 Feb 2017

RTI study: Cardiovascular disease costs expected to reach $1.1 trillion in next two decades

A new study projects that by 2035, cardiovascular disease, the most costly and prevalent killer, if left unchecked, will place a crushing economic and health burden on the nation's financial and health care systems. The study was conducted by RTI International for the American Heart Association.

15 Feb 2017

Genetic proneness to illnesses may contribute to self-reported tiredness and low energy

Already feeling drained so early in the year? Genes might contribute in a small but significant way to whether people report being tired and low in energy.

14 Feb 2017

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Despite the continued controversy surrounding the use of testosterone in men who have testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), a new study has found that long-term use of testosterone therapy not only improves vigor and vitality, but may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular (CV) disease.

13 Feb 2017

New laser-based camera could provide better view of carotid artery

Strokes and heart attacks often strike without warning. But, a unique application of a medical camera could one day help physicians know who is at risk for a cardiovascular event by providing a better view of potential problem areas.

10 Feb 2017

‘Heart disease’ related to hardening of arteries could affect feet, kidneys and the brain

In February, American Heart Month raises awareness about heart disease. But "heart disease" is a catch-all term that refers to numerous problems, many of which are related to hardening of the arteries.

9 Feb 2017

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

While boxes of decadent chocolates treats, celebratory champagne and romantic high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it is a great time to look at the state of your heart.

9 Feb 2017

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

February is American Heart Month, and it is an important time to be informed on the most beneficial foods and nutrients to maintain a heart-healthy diet.

8 Feb 2017

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

In two recent peer-reviewed papers published by Nutrients and Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Research, Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero and colleagues report proven benefits of consuming moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching and endurance exercise.

7 Feb 2017

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Many of us vowed to eat more healthfully in the new year but, one month later, are still struggling to take that first step. Here are some grocery store guidelines to reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in your diet, which are associated with a higher risk for obesity, heart attack, diabetes, and other diseases.

6 Feb 2017

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy than non-obese counterparts

Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their non-obese counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

3 Feb 2017

UTSA professor awarded grant to support research on preventing spread of Lyme disease

Janakiram Seshu, associate professor of biology and associate dean of The Graduate School at The University of Texas at San Antonio, has received a $404,250 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease to support his research to better understand and prevent the spread of Lyme disease.

2 Feb 2017

Cardiologist reveals 13 facts about heart disease in women

Every minute, a woman dies from heart disease in the United States - it is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association.

1 Feb 2017

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Study could help doctors to better predict development of cardiovascular disease at earlier stage

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

Breastfeeding may protect mother against metabolic syndrome, study suggests

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

Estrogen regulates specific exosome-packed microRNAs in blood circulation, study shows

RTI study: Cardiovascular disease costs expected to reach $1.1 trillion in next two decades

Genetic proneness to illnesses may contribute to self-reported tiredness and low energy

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

New laser-based camera could provide better view of carotid artery

‘Heart disease’ related to hardening of arteries could affect feet, kidneys and the brain

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

American Heart Month: Time to know foods that protect cardiac health

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy than non-obese counterparts

UTSA professor awarded grant to support research on preventing spread of Lyme disease

Cardiologist reveals 13 facts about heart disease in women

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