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Community-based salt substitution program cuts new cases of hypertension

A community-based salt substitution program in Peru lowered blood pressure and cut new cases of hypertension. The late breaking research is presented in a Hot Line Session today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

3 Sep 2019

Inactive lifestyle for 20 years associated with two-fold higher odds of premature death

Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to results from the HUNT study presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

3 Sep 2019

Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

A new study showed that there are significant differences in the MHC class II antigens on the insulin peptide that is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). These determine the response of the T cells to the insulin peptide that causes destruction of insulin.

2 Sep 2019

New guidelines for management of a fast heartbeat released

At the ESC Congress 2019 held in Paris last weekend, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on supraventricular tachycardia were published. The document titled, “2019 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia.

2 Sep 2019

Health warnings on individual cigarettes could lower smoking rates

Simply adding a health warning to each cigarette rather than on the outer package has the potential to reduce the number of people who smoke significantly.

2 Sep 2019

Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures

Lack of sexual activity in older adults linked to health problems

The lack of sexual activity and function among older adults is linked to poorer health outcomes, including cancer, coronary heart disease (CHD), and fair or poor self-rated health, a new sexual science study found.

2 Sep 2019

Paracetamol poisoning soars over the past decade in Australia

Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers and antipyretics used in Australia. However, a new study hopes for the restriction in the access to the drug, due to a serious spike in paracetamol poisonings.

2 Sep 2019

DNA methylation closely linked to telomere length

Aging is associated with multiple disease conditions. Recently it has been found that many of these illnesses are linked to the length of the telomeres at the ends of every chromosome. Telomere length (TL) is affected by both genetic and epigenetic contributions.

2 Sep 2019

Breakthrough study shows transplanting Hepatitis C-infected kidneys is safe

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver and is usually acquired from infected blood. Formerly called non-A, non-B hepatitis, this infection causes inflammation of the liver, sometimes causing serious liver damage.

2 Sep 2019

Microbes linked to heart attacks finds study

A study revealed at the ESC Congress 2019 held in Paris last weekend reveals that abnormal microbe population in the body may lead to impairment of the stable coronary plaques and lead them to be dislodged leading to a heart attack. The abstract titled, “A different microbial signature in plaque and gut of patients presenting with ACS: a possible role for coronary instability” was presented on the 31st of August 2019.

1 Sep 2019

Discovery of second gene responsible natural short-sleep

Sleep is a crucial part of human health. Piling up a chronic sleep debt by consistently sleeping less than is needed for a fully rested feeling causes a number of illnesses, including heart disease, cancer and autoimmune conditions.

1 Sep 2019

LDL cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular risk

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular disease, especially in high and very high risk patients.

31 Aug 2019

ESC guidelines highlight detrimental impact of pollution, noise on patients with chronic coronary syndromes

The detrimental impact of pollution and noise on patients with chronic coronary syndromes is highlighted for the first time in European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines published online today in European Heart Journal, and on the ESC website.

31 Aug 2019

Eating nuts associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

31 Aug 2019

FSU researcher examines how berry polyphenols could help fight plaque buildup in arteries

A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque.

31 Aug 2019

Teenagers exposed to air pollution show greater autonomic reactivity to social stress

Adolescents exposed to higher levels of fine-particle air pollutants have heightened autonomic nervous system reactions to social stress, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society.

31 Aug 2019

Medical Research News

Community-based salt substitution program cuts new cases of hypertension

Inactive lifestyle for 20 years associated with two-fold higher odds of premature death

Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

New guidelines for management of a fast heartbeat released

Health warnings on individual cigarettes could lower smoking rates

Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures

Lack of sexual activity in older adults linked to health problems

Paracetamol poisoning soars over the past decade in Australia

DNA methylation closely linked to telomere length

Breakthrough study shows transplanting Hepatitis C-infected kidneys is safe

Microbes linked to heart attacks finds study

Discovery of second gene responsible natural short-sleep

LDL cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular risk

ESC guidelines highlight detrimental impact of pollution, noise on patients with chronic coronary syndromes

Eating nuts associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

FSU researcher examines how berry polyphenols could help fight plaque buildup in arteries

Teenagers exposed to air pollution show greater autonomic reactivity to social stress

Study provides preliminary evidence for validity of new wearable alcohol monitors

Facial emotion recognition deficits may contribute to social isolation in individuals with TBI

Non-medical use of prescription amphetamines for ADHD linked to hospitalization, fatal outcomes

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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