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$11.5 million award renewal from NIH supports study of how stress influences cardiovascular health

Psychosocial stress profoundly affects people's lives globally, not least because it can be a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jul 2023

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks rise, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Jul 2023

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

A novel vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells associated with Alzheimer's disease may hold the key to potentially preventing or modifying the course of the disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2023.

31 Jul 2023

To protect a mother’s health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-‘Roe’ world

This pregnancy felt different. After the heartache of more than a dozen miscarriages, Anya Cook was 16 weeks along. She and husband Derick Cook spent a Sunday last December sharing the news with his parents and looking at cribs

31 Jul 2023

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

Researchers discuss the methods available to assess protein quality while also assessing the benefits of plant proteins to human health.

31 Jul 2023

The impact of diabetes mellitus on morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19

Researchers examine the impact of DM on post-COVID-19 clinical outcomes.

31 Jul 2023

Is COVID-19 vaccination protective against thrombotic complications?

Researchers explore the potential association of both arterial and venous thrombosis with COVID-19 vaccination.

31 Jul 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Researchers determine the prognostic significance of GLS by cardiac magnetic resonance and identify plasma biomarkers linked with fibrosis and inflammation.

31 Jul 2023

Blood test may help identify patients at risk for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

A new multi-center study led by doctors at Boston Medical Center and Columbia University found that having a genetic variant in the prealbumin gene alone is not sufficient for diagnosis of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in older Black patients.

28 Jul 2023

Stem cells offer new hope for Crohn's disease treatment

Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that direct injection of neonatal mesenchymal stem cells, derived from heart tissue discarded during surgery, reduces intestinal inflammation and promotes wound healing in a mouse model of Crohn's disease-like ileitis, an illness marked by chronic intestinal inflammation and progressive tissue damage.

28 Jul 2023

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University Hospitals (UH) has received numerous American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

28 Jul 2023

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Government unveils a £600 million package to help with recruitment in social care

The government has today unveiled a £600 million package to help with recruitment and retention in social care. The fund will support the social care workforce and boost capacity in social care, in turn supporting the NHS ahead of winter and through into next year.

28 Jul 2023

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Construction workers, airport baggage handlers, letter carriers, and other outdoor workers — many of whom traveled to Washington, D.C., from Texas — gathered at the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday.

28 Jul 2023

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.

28 Jul 2023

Heart News and Research

$11.5 million award renewal from NIH supports study of how stress influences cardiovascular health

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

To protect a mother’s health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-‘Roe’ world

Assessing the quality of proteins and the unique benefits of pulses

The impact of diabetes mellitus on morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19

Is COVID-19 vaccination protective against thrombotic complications?

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Study suggests global longitudinal strain is a powerful independent predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure and diabetes

Blood test may help identify patients at risk for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Stem cells offer new hope for Crohn's disease treatment

University Hospitals receives multiple stroke care awards

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Government unveils a £600 million package to help with recruitment in social care

Texan activists thirst for a national heat standard to protect outdoor workers

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care

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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