Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

Women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63% increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

9 May 2022

People with a pre-existing medical condition are at increased risk of drowning, research says

One in 3 people who drowned in Canada had a pre-existing medical condition that contributed to the death in almost half the cases, according to new research in CMAJ.

9 May 2022

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

A recent study published in the renowned journal Cell Reports finds evidence for reduced functional activity of certain human cancer genes (such as breast cancer 2 gene or BRCA2), following the divergence from the chimpanzee-human last common ancestor.

9 May 2022

Combined use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes does not reduce cardiovascular disease risk

People who use both traditional (combustible) cigarettes and e-cigarettes do not reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people who exclusively use traditional cigarettes, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

6 May 2022

ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022: Latest evidence on how to optimize cardiovascular care

Discover how patients with heart disease can live well, be healthy, and live longer at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

6 May 2022

Obesity plus alcohol intake may increase risk of developing alcohol-related cancer

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May), suggests that being overweight or having obesity amplifies the harmful effects of alcohol on the risk of developing alcohol-related cancer, particularly in people with a high body fat percentage.

6 May 2022

Scientists investigate the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length

In a new study, scientists investigated the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length.

5 May 2022

Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

An invisible lining of blood vessels uses a vast network of connections to control all cardiovascular functions and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

5 May 2022

Mental illness interferes with the body’s blood pressure and heart rate, study shows

University of South Australia scientists have uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned to blood pressure and heart rate variations.

5 May 2022

Study evaluates the associations between predisposing risk factors and heart attack in young women

A new Yale-led study has for the first time identified which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) for men and women 55 years and younger.

4 May 2022

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Survivors of serious stroke can reduce their chances of dying within the year by 76% if they complete a modified cardiac rehabilitation program that includes medically supervised exercise, prescribed therapy, and physician follow-up, according to new research published in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, published by Elsevier. The findings have the potential to change the future of stroke care.

4 May 2022

Educational attainment associated with better health in Black women

One of the best things Black women can do for their health may be to get a college education, according to results of a national analysis.

3 May 2022

Student debt may increase risk of cardiovascular illness among adults

Adults who failed to pay down student debt, or took on new educational debt, between young adulthood and early mid-life face an elevated risk of cardiovascular illness, researchers report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier.

3 May 2022

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

People with a pre-existing medical condition are at increased risk of drowning, research says

What can chimpanzees tell us about cancer propensity in humans?

Combined use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes does not reduce cardiovascular disease risk

ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022: Latest evidence on how to optimize cardiovascular care

Obesity plus alcohol intake may increase risk of developing alcohol-related cancer

Scientists investigate the association between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length

Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

Mental illness interferes with the body’s blood pressure and heart rate, study shows

Study evaluates the associations between predisposing risk factors and heart attack in young women

Stroke survivors can now reduce their chances of death by 76% through modified cardiac rehabilitation

Educational attainment associated with better health in Black women

Student debt may increase risk of cardiovascular illness among adults

Obesity progression may contribute to the economic burden of the disease, studies suggest

Researchers test a method for delivering genetic material into the body to repair damaged heart muscle

Novel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases

Clinical characteristics of immunocompromised patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Lower COVID-19 mortality among physically active individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa

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