Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

Numerous adverse health outcomes have been linked to childhood maltreatment, including mental illness, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality.

6 Jun 2019

Unsalted tomato juice may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk

In a study published in Food Science & Nutrition, drinking unsalted tomato juice lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in Japanese adults at risk of cardiovascular disease.

6 Jun 2019

Cholesterol in eggs associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality

The risk of heart disease and death increases with the number of eggs an individual consumes, according to a UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.

4 Jun 2019

Poor sleep associated with high blood pressure

A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.

4 Jun 2019

Researchers develop NO-scavenging hydrogel for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Nitric oxide (NO) prevents high blood pressure and artery plaque build-up in our body. However, its duplicity is shown when it causes serious inflammatory disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Cronh's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.

4 Jun 2019

Red meat and white meat have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels

Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

4 Jun 2019

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Effective antiretroviral therapy has changed the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a progressive, fatal disease to a chronic, manageable condition that is associated with higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, sudden cardiac deaths, and other diseases compared to people without HIV, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association journal Circulation.

3 Jun 2019

Eating blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease - according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK.

31 May 2019

UAB study reveals how enzyme lipoxygenase drives heart failure after heart attacks

Heart failure after a heart attack is a global epidemic leading to chronic heart failure pathology. About 6 million people in the United States and 23 million worldwide suffer from this end-stage disease that involves dysfunction of the heart, a change that clinicians call cardiac remodeling.

31 May 2019

Study links heartburn drugs to fatal cases of heart, kidney disease and gastrointestinal cancer

Extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux has been associated with an increased risk of premature death. However, little has been known about the specific causes of death attributed to the drugs.

30 May 2019

Study provides evidence that ozone exposure may advance subclinical arterial disease

Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a new University at Buffalo study.

30 May 2019

Avoid ultra-processed food!

Two large studies have found that ultra processed foods are associated with harmful effects on the body including obesity, cancer and heart disease.

30 May 2019

Living in a warzone linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, finds study

Living in a warzone is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke among civilians, even years after the conflict ends, a study has found.

29 May 2019

Study finds new evidence that it is unnecessary to fast before complete cholesterol test

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that it is unnecessary for most patients to fast before having bloodwork done to measure lipid levels to determine risk of future cardiovascular events.

28 May 2019

Stem cell study reveals the harmful effects of flavored e-cigarette liquids

Your favorite vape flavor may be more harmful than the nicotine itself. Using stem cells to investigate the impact of e-liquids on cardiovascular disease, a new study has revealed the harmful effects of flavored e-cigarette liquids and e-cigarette use.

28 May 2019

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

Unsalted tomato juice may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Cholesterol in eggs associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality

Poor sleep associated with high blood pressure

Researchers develop NO-scavenging hydrogel for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Red meat and white meat have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Eating blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease

UAB study reveals how enzyme lipoxygenase drives heart failure after heart attacks

Study links heartburn drugs to fatal cases of heart, kidney disease and gastrointestinal cancer

Study provides evidence that ozone exposure may advance subclinical arterial disease

Avoid ultra-processed food!

Living in a warzone linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, finds study

Study finds new evidence that it is unnecessary to fast before complete cholesterol test

Stem cell study reveals the harmful effects of flavored e-cigarette liquids

Bariatric surgery can be safe, effective treatment for teenagers with obesity

Children with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens

Study examines mortality risks among professional athletes

High-intensity interval training may improve heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes

Groundbreaking research collaboration shedding light on major diseases wins $12.5 million NIH grant

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