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Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.

4 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, with certain processed foods like meats and sugary drinks posing significant dangers.

4 Sep 2024

Study links blood markers to long-term cardiovascular risk in women

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease decades later.

1 Sep 2024

Psychosocial stressors at work increase workers' risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

Researchers evaluated the individual and combined effects of workplace psychosocial stressors, such as effort-reward imbalance and job strain, on atrial fibrillation incidence.

20 Aug 2024

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

The long-term subjective cognitive decline risk associated with Herpes zoster infections.

19 Aug 2024

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Work-related stress caused by job strain and an imbalance between efforts applied vs. rewards received may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, 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.

14 Aug 2024

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 5% of U.S. adults consume six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, highlighting a significant need for increased regulatory oversight.

6 Aug 2024

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

A study in Nature Medicine reveals that diabetes accelerates the onset of multiple long-term conditions by 15-20 years, significantly reducing life expectancy in English adults.

4 Aug 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

New study links beans to improved diets in children

New research showing the association between greater pulse consumption and significant health-related outcomes in American children will be presented during the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior's (SNEB) International Conference 2024 in Knoxville, TN.

26 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

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

The future of heart failure treatment with AstraZeneca's Prof. Martin Cowie and Heart Failure Specialist and Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital Dr. Lisa Anderson.

17 Jul 2024

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

If evening 3-minute resistance exercise breaks enhance sleep quantity and quality compared to prolonged sitting.

17 Jul 2024

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length, suggest the findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

17 Jul 2024

Long-term, 30-year CVD risk may help inform therapy for stage 1 hypertension

A comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that the long-term, 30-year risk should be considered in addition to the short-term, 10-year risk to help inform when to begin medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

15 Jul 2024

Four years non-diabetic status after impaired glucose tolerance diagnosis cuts cardiovascular risks

Maintaining non-diabetic status for at least four years after impaired glucose tolerance diagnosis significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality.

10 Jul 2024

UK sugar tax reduces daily sugar intake in children and adults, study finds

Daily sugar intake fell by around 5 g in children and by around 11 g in adults in the 12 months following the introduction of the UK's 'sugar tax', formally known as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, finds an analysis of 11 years of survey data, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

9 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

1 Jul 2024

Coronary Heart Disease News and Research

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

Study links blood markers to long-term cardiovascular risk in women

Psychosocial stressors at work increase workers' risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

Job strain and effort-reward imbalance linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

Diabetes accelerates the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15-20 years, cutting life expectancy

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

New study links beans to improved diets in children

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

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

Interrupting sitting with evening exercise boosts sleep by nearly 30 minutes

Nighttime resistance exercise 'activity breaks' may boost sleep duration, study finds

Long-term, 30-year CVD risk may help inform therapy for stage 1 hypertension

Four years non-diabetic status after impaired glucose tolerance diagnosis cuts cardiovascular risks

UK sugar tax reduces daily sugar intake in children and adults, study finds

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

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