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Researchers describe key role of enzyme in regulating immune response against Chagas disease parasite

In an article published recently in the journal Nature Communications, researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo in Brazil describe the central role played by an enzyme called phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase gamma in regulating the immune response against Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease.

16 Jul 2018

UW-Madison researchers develop new method to track Parkinson's damage in the heart

A new way to examine stress and inflammation in the heart will help Parkinson's researchers test new therapies and explore an unappreciated way the disease puts people at risk of falls and hospitalization.

13 Jul 2018

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

When it comes to which advertisements trigger the greatest response in viewers, a recent GfK pilot looking at ads screened around a live World Cup game found that, on average, ads based around humor achieved a higher biometric response and a higher stated response that those themed around athletics, product benefits or emotional pull.

From Shimmer 13 Jul 2018

'Skin Cancer, Take A Hike!' program promotes sun safety and skin cancer awareness

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime.

13 Jul 2018

Research deepens understanding of mechanism behind organ morphogenesis

Many organs arise from simple sheets and tubes of cells. During development, these sheets bend and deform into the more complex final shape of the organ.

13 Jul 2018

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

A majority of American workers spend most of their day sitting and don't get enough exercise, putting them at risk for a variety of chronic diseases ranging from diabetes to cancer.

13 Jul 2018

Systematic review: Role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors

An updated systematic review from Harvard University examines 25 years of evidence for the role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors, including cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and weight.

13 Jul 2018

Study uncovers possible link between iron loading, alcohol intake and mortality

Drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

12 Jul 2018

Sodium nitroprusside treatment prevents schizophrenia symptoms in animal model

Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil have tested a treatment with sodium nitroprusside in a strain of rats that spontaneously develop some of the symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

12 Jul 2018

Study finds genetic heritage to be dominant factor in heart failure

Heart failure is known to be more common in certain families but whether this familial transition is caused by genetic or lifestyle factors.

12 Jul 2018

Olfactory receptors perform a range of unknown functions outside the nose, reveals study

A review of more than 200 studies reveals that olfactory receptors--proteins that bind to odors that aid the sense of smell--perform a wide range of mostly unknown functions outside the nose.

12 Jul 2018

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, putting them at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death.

12 Jul 2018

Blood telomeres can help predict risk of disease worsening or death in COPD patients

Some patients with COPD demonstrate signs of accelerated aging. In a new study published in the journal CHEST researchers report that measuring blood telomeres, a marker of aging of cells, can be used to predict future risk of the disease worsening or death.

12 Jul 2018

New study identifies inherited genetic variants that raise risk of clonal hematopoiesis

A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has identified some of the first known inherited genetic variants that significantly raise a person's likelihood of developing clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related white blood cell condition linked with higher risk of certain blood cancers and cardiovascular disease.

12 Jul 2018

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Researchers describe key role of enzyme in regulating immune response against Chagas disease parasite

UW-Madison researchers develop new method to track Parkinson's damage in the heart

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

'Skin Cancer, Take A Hike!' program promotes sun safety and skin cancer awareness

Research deepens understanding of mechanism behind organ morphogenesis

New web-based game motivates people to exercise more

Systematic review: Role of walnut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors

Study uncovers possible link between iron loading, alcohol intake and mortality

Sodium nitroprusside treatment prevents schizophrenia symptoms in animal model

Study finds genetic heritage to be dominant factor in heart failure

Olfactory receptors perform a range of unknown functions outside the nose, reveals study

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Blood telomeres can help predict risk of disease worsening or death in COPD patients

New study identifies inherited genetic variants that raise risk of clonal hematopoiesis

Multivitamins and minerals do not protect heart health, study shows

Heavy smokers have increased risk of heart rhythm disorder, shows study

Study finds no significant link between whole dairy products and heart disease, stroke

Research reveals new gears in the circadian clock

Study: Higher blood pressure in older people could lead to brain disease and Alzheimer's

Gut health linked to cardiovascular fitness

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