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Processed and red meat intake associated with higher diabetes risk

Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from 1.97 million participants, published today in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, has found.

20 Aug 2024

New statement highlights nurses' role in managing psychosocial health after stroke

Nurses play a key role in helping patients manage emotional and social health challenges, or psychosocial health, after a stroke, and improved screening and assessment for psychosocial needs are essential to provide optimal patient care.

19 Aug 2024

New target identified to combat menopause-induced obesity

A decline in estrogen during menopause causes changes in body fat distribution and associated cardiovascular and metabolic disease, but a new study identifies potential therapies that might one day reverse these unhealthy shifts.

16 Aug 2024

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Researchers investigated whether anti-inflammatory diets support cognitive functions among cardiometabolic disease (CMD) patients.

15 Aug 2024

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

The potato is small enough to fit inside a person's hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

9 Aug 2024

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Study found that bran-enriched corn flour significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels in adults with elevated cholesterol, while having minimal impact on gut microbiota composition.

8 Aug 2024

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

A ketogenic diet and reduced free sugar intake both lead to weight loss but have different effects on glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome, with the ketogenic diet showing unfavorable metabolic changes.

7 Aug 2024

Analyzing the impact of heart disease treatments on patients with CHIP

Nicholas A. Marston, MD, MPH, of the TIMI Study Group and Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the corresponding author of a paper published in Nature Medicine, "Clonal hematopoiesis, cardiovascular events and treatment benefit in 63,700 individuals from five TIMI randomized trials."

6 Aug 2024

CT scans can predict type 2 diabetes risk

Analysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

6 Aug 2024

Refined corn flour and bran blend significantly lowers LDL cholesterol, study reveals

The findings of the randomized crossover clinical trial, available online now and slated to appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Nutrition, reveal simply swapping in foods made from refined corn flour + corn bran can lower LDL cholesterol concentrations by anywhere from 5% - 13.3% in just four weeks.

6 Aug 2024

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Higher BMI in early adulthood significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in later life, emphasizing the critical need for obesity prevention and weight management during this period.

6 Aug 2024

Losing loved ones accelerates biological aging and impacts long-term health

Familial loss is linked to accelerated biological aging, especially when losses occur in adulthood, highlighting the long-term health impacts of bereavement.

30 Jul 2024

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

A study in JAMA explores the potential of plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiometabolic risk factors to predict other types of dementia, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and combining biomarkers with demographic data for improved accuracy.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the effectiveness of curcumin in lowering depression among obese individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM).

30 Jul 2024

Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?

Two levels of extra virgin olive oil intake in a plant-based diet both reduce LDL cholesterol, with lower intake showing a more significant effect.

25 Jul 2024

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

The combined effect of environmental exposures and unhealthy lifestyle habits can affect children's cardiometabolic health in a way that exceeds their separate effects.

23 Jul 2024

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Longitudinal data from wearable devices linked to health records show that irregular sleep patterns and inadequate REM sleep increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and depression. This emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality sleep for overall health.

22 Jul 2024

Experts unveil first comprehensive guidelines for precision medicine research

A University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist and other top experts from around the world have developed the first comprehensive guidelines for reporting cutting-edge "precision medicine" research in a bid to improve patient care and health equity for people everywhere.

22 Jul 2024

Genetic and molecular risk factors discovered for subsequent stroke and MACE

People who experience an arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic stroke (TIA) are at an increased risk of suffering a second stroke or other major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), making it critically important to identify risk factors and treatments to prevent these subsequent occurrences.

22 Jul 2024

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers has reported.

18 Jul 2024

Cardiometabolic News and Research

Processed and red meat intake associated with higher diabetes risk

New statement highlights nurses' role in managing psychosocial health after stroke

New target identified to combat menopause-induced obesity

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

How potatoes can improve cardiometabolic health in people with Type 2 diabetes

Bran-enriched corn flour lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with elevated levels, study finds

Ketogenic vs. low-sugar diet: Study reveals distinct metabolic effects and fat loss benefits

Analyzing the impact of heart disease treatments on patients with CHIP

CT scans can predict type 2 diabetes risk

Refined corn flour and bran blend significantly lowers LDL cholesterol, study reveals

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Losing loved ones accelerates biological aging and impacts long-term health

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?

Study investigates the link between an exposome score and metabolic health across childhood

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Experts unveil first comprehensive guidelines for precision medicine research

Genetic and molecular risk factors discovered for subsequent stroke and MACE

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

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