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Atherosclerosis is the progressive buildup of plaque - the fatty deposits and other cells - in the inner walls of the arteries. The condition is a consequence of elevated cholesterol and for many it's a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms. The disease can begin in early adulthood and continues to progress for the rest of a person's life. Despite the serious nature of atherosclerosis, many people do not understand how it develops and progresses.

Chaperone-mediated autophagy needed to protect against atherosclerosis

Revving up a process that slows down as we age may protect against atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

28 Mar 2022

Older people taking statins have lower chance of developing parkinsonism later, study suggests

Parkinsonism is a term for a group of neurological conditions that cause movement problems including tremors, slowed movement and stiffness, with Parkinson's disease being one of the better knowns causes.

24 Mar 2022

AAN issues practice advisory for preventing second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis

The use of medications and exercise is more beneficial in preventing a second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis than placing a stent in the blood vessel, according to a new practice advisory issued by the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Mar 2022

Nanoparticle-enhanced phototherapies for cancer treatment

Treating cancer and other diseases with laser light is not currently considered routine in the clinical setting, but new approaches using nanoparticles show some promise in improving existing techniques.

15 Mar 2022

Unusual partners are key to making more blood vessels

Insufficient oxygen to an area like the heart or legs, called hypoxia, is a cue to our bodies to make more blood vessels, and scientists have found some unusual partners are key to making that happen.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers discover a nuclear import mechanism essential for organ growth and development

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have identified a nuclear import mechanism essential for organ growth and development. Manipulation of this mechanism has potential applications in the control of organ growth and organ regeneration.

4 Mar 2022

Resistance exercises may be a new way to promote better sleep and improve heart health

Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

3 Mar 2022

Study unravels why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease

Epidemiological studies have shown that women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the cause of this phenomenon has been unclear.

2 Mar 2022

Parents should know their children's cholesterol levels, expert says

Today, the main focus is on lowering high cholesterol levels in adults in order to prevent atherosclerosis. Professor Kirsten Holvenat the Department of Nutrition at the University of Osloissues a clear warning: we start the process of prevention too late, when the narrowing of arteries is already too far advanced. She advocates that parents should know the level of their children's cholesterol.

28 Feb 2022

TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders

According to the Global Burden of Disease study, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death after heart disease.

21 Feb 2022

Study shows the true prevalence of statin intolerance worldwide is between 6 to 10%

As many as one in two patients stop taking statins, reduce the dose or take them irregularly because they believe the cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain and other side-effects.

16 Feb 2022

Study uncovers most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease

The most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks have been identified in a major new study.

15 Feb 2022

Regular physical activity at 70 may help ward off heart disease in old age

Twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age (70-75) may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (80+), suggests research published online in the journal Heart.

15 Feb 2022

Self-learning software detects peripheral arterial disease from high-resolution color fundus photography

Researchers at the University and the University Hospital of Bonn have developed a method that could be used to diagnose atherosclerosis.

12 Feb 2022

Taking steps to prevent heart attack may help slow cognitive decline

Preventing heart attacks may help slow cognitive decline, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health to be held in person in New Orleans, and virtually, Feb. 8-11, 2022.

3 Feb 2022

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation announces newest cohort of Fellows and Breakthrough Scientists

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has announced its newest cohort of Damon Runyon Fellows, 13 outstanding postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators.

29 Jan 2022

γ’ fibrinogen as a disease progression marker for COVID-19

Levels of the inflammatory biomarker gamma prime fibrinogen (γ' Fbg) varies according to severity in COVID-19 patients.

28 Jan 2022

Nutritional supplements used to improve athletic performance can pose risks to the heart

Nutritional supplements taken to boost athletic performance can pose risks to the heart, according to a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) statement published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC.

27 Jan 2022

Fluid dynamics simulations used to study the effect of exercise on plaque formation at various ages

Plaque formation in the arteries carrying blood to the head and neck is a serious medical problem, potentially leading to strokes and heart attacks. In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, engineers from China use fluid dynamics simulations to study the effect of exercise at various ages on plaque formation.

25 Jan 2022

Blood proteins could be potential targets for future drugs to slow aging process

Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live, research suggests.

24 Jan 2022