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GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Individuals with the neurodevelopmental disorder Williams syndrome have a gregarious "cocktail party" personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone to struggle socially.

28 Feb 2024

Healthy eating reduces preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, study finds

Study suggests diets high in solid fats, refined grains, and cheese increase preeclampsia risk, whereas diets rich in vegetables, oils, and fruits may prevent it, especially among low-income Hispanic/Latin women.

28 Feb 2024

Unlocking coronavirus structure through M protein research

For centuries, coronaviruses have triggered health crises and economic challenges, with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that spreads COVID-19, being a recent example.

28 Feb 2024

Breakthrough blood test developed for early detection of sarcoidosis

A research project led by Lobelia Samavati, M.D., professor of internal medicine and molecular medicine and genetics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth of tiny lumps called granulomas in the lungs and other organs.

28 Feb 2024

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

The discovery of a biomarker readily measured in blood could be a significant step towards preventing sudden deaths.

28 Feb 2024

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

Based on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer when they get up and move around after sitting for twenty minutes.

28 Feb 2024

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) may transform cardiovascular medicine. For now, though, many challenges remain, and few AI tools have been proven to improve care, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

28 Feb 2024

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

The brain is typically depicted as a complex web of neurons sending and receiving messages. But neurons only make up half of the human brain.

28 Feb 2024

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Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients.

28 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

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

28 Feb 2024

California lawsuit spotlights broad legal attack on anti-bias training in health care

Los Angeles anesthesiologist Marilyn Singleton was outraged about a California requirement that every continuing medical education course include training in implicit bias — the ways in which physicians' unconscious attitudes might contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in health care.

28 Feb 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin made headlines last year when they voluntarily agreed to provide discount cards that lower the monthly cost of insulin for many people to $35.

28 Feb 2024

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

In the first study to use whole genome sequencing to examine tandem repeat expansions in heart conditions, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have laid the groundwork for early detection of and future precision therapies for cardiomyopathy.

27 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

Fenugreek seeds: A superfood for health and wellness, says new review

Research highlights the dietary significance and potential applications of fenugreek seeds, emphasizing their role in disease prevention, chronic condition management, and providing nutritional value, including their ability to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

27 Feb 2024

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

New research out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center indicates that survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event - including heart failure, heart attack or stroke - than the general public.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.

27 Feb 2024

Heart News and Research

GTF2I gene's role in Williams syndrome and autism unraveled

Healthy eating reduces preeclampsia risk in pregnant women, study finds

Unlocking coronavirus structure through M protein research

Breakthrough blood test developed for early detection of sarcoidosis

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

Research highlights link between sedentary behavior and increased mortality risk in older women

AHA scientific statement: Advances and challenges in AI applications for cardiovascular medicine

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

Heart of Kent Hospice appoints Bedfont and NewMed as Headline Sponsors for Bluebell Walk 2024/25

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

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

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

California lawsuit spotlights broad legal attack on anti-bias training in health care

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

SickKids scientists lay the groundwork for early detection of cardiomyopathy

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Fenugreek seeds: A superfood for health and wellness, says new review

Research reveals increased mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors after cardiovascular events

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

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