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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.

Youth fitness linked to lower atherosclerosis risk in middle-aged men

Men who were physically fit when they were young had a lower risk of atherosclerosis almost 40 years later, according to a study led by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.

22 Feb 2024

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Body composition -; often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -; is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health.

21 Feb 2024

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

20 Feb 2024

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

A new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes from the Family Heart Foundation -; a patient-centered research and advocacy nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families impacted by inherited lipid disorders and LDL-cholesterol -; revealed that utilization of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains low among high-risk patients.

20 Feb 2024

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of canagliflozin (Cana) on atherosclerosis and further exploring its potential mechanism. ApoE−/− mice were fed a Western diet (WD) and randomly divided into a WD group and WD+Cana group.

19 Feb 2024

Study discovers link between a breakdown product from excess niacin and heart disease

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.

19 Feb 2024

Dietary protein overload linked to increased atherosclerosis risk

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.

19 Feb 2024

A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries

Researchers conducted clinical studies on murine animals and humans to evaluate the impact of high protein intake on the amino acid-mammalian target of the rapamycin complex 1 autophagy signaling pathway.

19 Feb 2024

Unlocking the health benefits of Valentine's Day chocolates

Valentine's Day is here and plenty of couples are celebrating, but for some, chocolate is their one true love. Elvira de Mejia, professor of food science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), investigates the health benefits of dark, white, milk, and even Valentine's Day chocolates.

16 Feb 2024

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

It’s news you’ll love for Valentine’s Day: a leading health expert says the dark chocolates and bubbly you bought your sweetheart may also improve their heart health.

13 Feb 2024

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Study compares cardiovascular risk factors among flexitarians, vegans, and omnivores, finding that plant-based diets may offer significant health benefits.

13 Feb 2024

Do lifestyle factors affect late-life cognition and dementia pathology impact?

Scientists from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, United States, investigated whether brain pathology related to dementia, such as cerebrovascular pathology, phosphorylated tau fibril tangles, and β-amyloid accumulation, modify the association between healthy lifestyle choices and cognition during the later years in life.

7 Feb 2024

Eleven stroke researchers to be recognized during the 2024 International Stroke Conference

Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024 for their exceptional professional achievements.

6 Feb 2024

New tool can help researchers to better understand the metabolism of microorganisms

Researchers from University of California San Diego, as part of a large collaboration with scientists around the world, have developed a new search tool to help researchers better understand the metabolism of microorganisms.

6 Feb 2024

RvT4 molecule boosts the body's defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body's natural defences against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Feb 2024

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.

5 Feb 2024

CT scans may be better first step for evaluating chest pain

Previous studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive coronary artery disease.

1 Feb 2024

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.

30 Jan 2024

Understanding the interplay between gut microbiota and vascular dysfunction

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, aneurysms, and vascular calcification, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

30 Jan 2024

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights into the role of sclerostin in protecting against atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.

26 Jan 2024

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Youth fitness linked to lower atherosclerosis risk in middle-aged men

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Study discovers link between a breakdown product from excess niacin and heart disease

Dietary protein overload linked to increased atherosclerosis risk

A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries

Unlocking the health benefits of Valentine's Day chocolates

Good news for Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate and champagne may improve heart health

Flexitarian diet linked to lower cardiovascular risk, study finds

Do lifestyle factors affect late-life cognition and dementia pathology impact?

Eleven stroke researchers to be recognized during the 2024 International Stroke Conference

New tool can help researchers to better understand the metabolism of microorganisms

RvT4 molecule boosts the body's defenses against atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

CT scans may be better first step for evaluating chest pain

Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter

Understanding the interplay between gut microbiota and vascular dysfunction

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

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