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54% of OECD population overweight, Mexico, USA worst, Italy, Japan and Korea best

There have been many studies showing the increased risk of mortality and morbidity associated with obesity. Obesity has been known to be associated with diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancers.

12 Nov 2017

Sudden cardiac arrest during sex is rare say researchers

According to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, sexual activity is rarely associated with sudden cardiac arrest unlike suggested in popular fiction.

12 Nov 2017

University of Michigan and AstraZeneca partner to improve treatment for CKD patients

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) may benefit from a new collaboration between the University of Michigan and AstraZeneca who have partnered to develop a new therapeutic strategy for treatment.

10 Nov 2017

Recommendations to prevent heart failure hospitalizations

Heart failure (HF) affects approximately 5.7 million adults in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If not properly managed, HF can lead to frequent hospitalizations.

10 Nov 2017

Researcher wins $1.9 million grant to find better way to manage combat-related injuries

Advances in battlefield trauma care, fueled by evidence-based research and practice, are saving lives in both combat and civilian settings.

10 Nov 2017

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to be psychological in origin -- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI).

10 Nov 2017

Air pollution may exacerbate osteoporosis

Based on a study of nine million people, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health People report that people living amidst high levels of air pollution are more likely to suffer bone fractures from osteoporosis than those living in areas with less pollution.

10 Nov 2017

OSA may put elderly people at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may put elderly people at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

10 Nov 2017

UCR researchers elucidate how blood clots shrink

Blood clotting is the "Jekyll and Hyde" of biological processes. It's a lifesaver when you're bleeding, but gone awry, it causes heart attacks, strokes and other serious medical problems.

10 Nov 2017

Scientists explore role of nitric oxide in brain tissue in simulated ischemia

A joint study conducted by scientists at the National Academy of Sciences in Belarus and Kazan Federal University in Russia, looks at the role of nitric oxide (NO) in brain tissue in simulated ischemia in rats.

10 Nov 2017

Low blood phosphate levels may pose danger to cardiovascular health

Low phosphate in the blood is linked to the risk of heart attack and coronary artery disease, a new study in the journal PLOS One reports.

10 Nov 2017

Mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants that combat aging and promote health

A researcher team from Penn State has found mushrooms to contain high levels of two antioxidants that could promote good health and also lead to anti-aging benefits. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of Food Chemistry.

9 Nov 2017

Drinking alcohol linked to cancer says American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Cancer specialists and researchers from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), released a statement this week, that drinking alcohol is linked with cancer. Their statement was published titled, “Alcohol and Cancer: A Statement of the American Society of Clinical Oncology”, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

9 Nov 2017

Obese older adults who survive heart surgery may live with greater degrees of functional decline

More than one-third of Americans are considered obese based on their Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI measures the ratio between your height and weight.

9 Nov 2017

Former NFL players twice as likely to have enlarged aortas, study finds

Former NFL players were more likely to have enlarged aortas, but further study is needed to determine whether that puts them at greater risk for life-threatening aneurysms, researchers found.

9 Nov 2017

Patients with extreme swings in blood pressure more likely to die than those with less variances

Extreme ups and downs in systolic blood pressure may be just as deadly as having consistently high blood pressure, according to a new study from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

9 Nov 2017

Alarming co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and CVD demands more awareness to address risks, improve health

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease today hosted an important health observance briefing to raise awareness of the co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), "National Diabetes Heart Connection Day."

9 Nov 2017

Mushrooms have high amounts of antioxidants that may help with anti-aging treatments

Mushrooms may contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest could help fight aging and bolster health, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

9 Nov 2017

Fruit flies raised on low protein diet early in life have longer lifespan, research finds

Fruit flies raised on a low protein diet early in life can live over twice as long as their peers, according to new research from the Francis Crick Institute.

9 Nov 2017

Scientific Statement captures evolving understanding of microvascular complications related to diabetes

The Endocrine Society issued a new Scientific Statement today examining how diabetes damages the body's smallest blood vessels as well as how the condition affects the body's natural repair processes designed to protect the eyes, kidneys, nerves and other organs.

9 Nov 2017

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

54% of OECD population overweight, Mexico, USA worst, Italy, Japan and Korea best

Sudden cardiac arrest during sex is rare say researchers

University of Michigan and AstraZeneca partner to improve treatment for CKD patients

Recommendations to prevent heart failure hospitalizations

Researcher wins $1.9 million grant to find better way to manage combat-related injuries

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Air pollution may exacerbate osteoporosis

OSA may put elderly people at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

UCR researchers elucidate how blood clots shrink

Scientists explore role of nitric oxide in brain tissue in simulated ischemia

Low blood phosphate levels may pose danger to cardiovascular health

Mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants that combat aging and promote health

Drinking alcohol linked to cancer says American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Obese older adults who survive heart surgery may live with greater degrees of functional decline

Former NFL players twice as likely to have enlarged aortas, study finds

Patients with extreme swings in blood pressure more likely to die than those with less variances

Alarming co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and CVD demands more awareness to address risks, improve health

Mushrooms have high amounts of antioxidants that may help with anti-aging treatments

Fruit flies raised on low protein diet early in life have longer lifespan, research finds

Scientific Statement captures evolving understanding of microvascular complications related to diabetes

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