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Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Music-induced heart-rate synchronization depends on reliable physiological responses of the listener

In a concert, members of the audience can respond emotionally to music, owing to their biological synchronization to the audio input. However, the mechanism underlying this biological response is unclear.

2 Jul 2024

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Like most primates, humans are remarkably touchy-feely. Starved of touch, we release more of the stress hormone cortisol, which causes the immune system to be down-regulated and the heart rate and blood pressure to go up.

2 Jul 2024

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

2 Jul 2024

Whole genome sequencing can improve clinical care of childhood cancer

Whole genome sequencing has improved clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care.

2 Jul 2024

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

Over the past two years, a simple but baffling request has preceded most of my encounters with medical professionals: "Rate your pain on a scale of zero to 10."

2 Jul 2024

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

Researchers found that higher cardiovascular health scores, defined by Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), are associated with lower mortality risks in hypertensive individuals. Comprehensive lifestyle modifications could significantly benefit those with hypertension.

2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

1 Jul 2024

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Heart News and Research

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Music-induced heart-rate synchronization depends on reliable physiological responses of the listener

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Whole genome sequencing can improve clinical care of childhood cancer

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

High-resolution real-time imaging reveals early developmental processes in quail embryos

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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