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Study identifies potential risk factor for aortic aneurysms in Loeys-Dietz syndrome

Studying the cells of people and genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have uncovered a potential reason why patients with Loeys-Dietz syndrome, an inherited connective tissue disorder, are especially prone to developing aneurysms at the root of the aorta, the major artery that carries blood away from the heart and to the rest of the body.

9 Dec 2024

47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium kicks off in December

Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), is hosting the 47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Dec. 10-13.

9 Dec 2024

Women skip post-stroke medications more often than men, study reveals

Women, especially Mexican Americans, are more likely than men to skip critical post-stroke medications, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve adherence and reduce stroke recurrence.

9 Dec 2024

Minoxidil found safe and effective for hair loss in breast cancer patients

Hair loss during chemotherapy can cause enough distress for some women to lose self-confidence, which experts say may discourage them from seeking chemotherapy in the first place.

9 Dec 2024

Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk

A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it's a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

9 Dec 2024

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis.

9 Dec 2024

Can HIIT's metabolic benefits last? New study explores post-exercise sustainability in diabetes

Researchers investigate whether high-intensity interval training-induced metabolic benefits sustain or differ after prolonged training cessation.

9 Dec 2024

Depression genes amplify women's heart disease risk

Study reveals a sex-specific link between genetic risks for psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with women showing a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart failure linked to genetic predisposition to major depression. Menopause and modifiable factors like BMI and smoking amplify these risks.

8 Dec 2024

Experts gather at NCCN summit to promote patient-centered cancer information

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) - a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers - hosted a Patient Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., today.

6 Dec 2024

Neighborhood disadvantage found to affect blood pressure and cognition

New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive scores, even among people who do not have an existing diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

6 Dec 2024

Asylum seekers in the U. S. report high levels of stress and cardiovascular disease symptoms

Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular disease, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

6 Dec 2024

International experts set framework for microbiota diagnostics

The gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment, but at present there is a lack of solid scientific evidence to support these claims.

6 Dec 2024

A reduction in BMI among adults is associated with lower health care spending, study suggests

A study reveals that weight loss can lead to significant healthcare savings, with 7% savings for a 5% BMI reduction and 30% for a 25% reduction in adults.

6 Dec 2024

More plant protein, less animal protein tied to lower heart disease risk, not stroke

Research shows that increasing the plant-to-animal protein ratio in diets may lower cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease risks, excluding stroke.

6 Dec 2024

Five servings of dark chocolate a week may protect against type 2 diabetes

Eating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study published by The BMJ today.

6 Dec 2024

Psychological stress and pain contribute to cardiovascular disease in asylum seekers

Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular disease according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

5 Dec 2024

New risk score accurately predicts cardiovascular events in women

A new risk score accurately predicts and categorizes the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, in women. The findings were published today in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

5 Dec 2024

Heart News and Research

Study identifies potential risk factor for aortic aneurysms in Loeys-Dietz syndrome

47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium kicks off in December

Women skip post-stroke medications more often than men, study reveals

Minoxidil found safe and effective for hair loss in breast cancer patients

Study finds divergent relationship between different sugar sources and cardiovascular disease risk

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

Can HIIT's metabolic benefits last? New study explores post-exercise sustainability in diabetes

Depression genes amplify women's heart disease risk

Experts gather at NCCN summit to promote patient-centered cancer information

Neighborhood disadvantage found to affect blood pressure and cognition

Asylum seekers in the U. S. report high levels of stress and cardiovascular disease symptoms

International experts set framework for microbiota diagnostics

A reduction in BMI among adults is associated with lower health care spending, study suggests

More plant protein, less animal protein tied to lower heart disease risk, not stroke

Five servings of dark chocolate a week may protect against type 2 diabetes

Psychological stress and pain contribute to cardiovascular disease in asylum seekers

New risk score accurately predicts cardiovascular events in women

Bioengineers develop implantable sensors to monitor inflammation in real time

Study identifies key immune cells that could protect the brain after cardiac arrest

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