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Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

2 Jul 2024

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

Over the past two years, a simple but baffling request has preceded most of my encounters with medical professionals: "Rate your pain on a scale of zero to 10."

2 Jul 2024

Study shows reduced coronary artery calcification with closer access to green and blue spaces

The effects of socioeconomic position and race on the link between closeness to urban green and blue areas and cardiovascular health.

2 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, a Cambridge-led study has found.

1 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

1 Jul 2024

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

1 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

Study reveals that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) may offer cardioprotective benefits compared to animal meat, but their classification as ultra-processed foods warrants further long-term research.

30 Jun 2024

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Study found that both unhealthy lifestyle choices and higher air pollution levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality, emphasizing the need for coordinated health and environmental interventions.

30 Jun 2024

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults.

30 Jun 2024

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

30 Jun 2024

Cleveland Clinic and FitNow launch comprehensive diet and health app

Cleveland Clinic and app developer FitNow, Inc.  have launched the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, which offers health and diet advice built upon evidence-based nutrition science and clinical success, paired with a comprehensive food and fitness tracker.

28 Jun 2024

Supreme Court OKs local crackdowns on homelessness, as advocates warn of chaos

The U.S. Supreme Court's watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets and sidewalks, in broken-down vehicles, or within city parks — which could have far-reaching health consequences for homeless Americans and their communities.

28 Jun 2024

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict if, and where, pancreatic cancer may spread in the body.

28 Jun 2024

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine with an international team have used liver biopsies to identify cellular and molecular markers that can potentially be used to predict whether and when pancreatic cancer will spread to an individual's liver or elsewhere, such as the lung.

28 Jun 2024

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

Study shows reduced coronary artery calcification with closer access to green and blue spaces

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

Cleveland Clinic and FitNow launch comprehensive diet and health app

Supreme Court OKs local crackdowns on homelessness, as advocates warn of chaos

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

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