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Majority of patients with reflux disease do not have higher risk of cancer, study reports

Reflux disease manifests as acid regurgitation and heartburn and is a known risk factor for esophageal cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Study reveals potential negative long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy

Increasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the number of women choosing to proactively remove both ovaries as a precaution to protect against ovarian cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Estimating life expectancy based on the age of type 2 diabetes diagnosis

The association between the age of diabetes diagnosis and life expectancy.

13 Sep 2023

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

The interactions between individual diets and the gut microbiome.

13 Sep 2023

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

The risk of hypertension and statin initiation in adults starting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-exposure prophylaxis.

13 Sep 2023

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

The American College of Cardiology, through a strategic collaboration with Amgen and Esperion, is launching a new quality improvement campaign, "Driving Urgency in LDL Screening," to increase the rate of diagnostic LDL screening in patients without a prior cardiac event as well as those with known cardiovascular disease to help clinicians identify those who need treatment in accordance with medical guidelines.

12 Sep 2023

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Comprehensive review finds energy drinks linked to range of health risks, from cardiac arrhythmias to mental health issues. Researchers call for strict regulations on their consumption, especially among minors and pregnant women.

12 Sep 2023

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

UCLA-led research finds that among adult congenital heart disease (CHD) transplant recipients, single-ventricle physiology correlated with higher short-term mortality.

12 Sep 2023

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.

12 Sep 2023

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

12 Sep 2023

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

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12 Sep 2023

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Scientists have created a method to detect key fat-filled particles known as lipoproteins in the central nervous system, opening a new view into the workings of the brain.

12 Sep 2023

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

Night owls face a 19% higher risk of developing diabetes compared to early birds, even after accounting for lifestyle factors, according to a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital. The research highlights the importance of sleep patterns in diabetes risk and suggests more personalized work scheduling could be beneficial.

11 Sep 2023

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to understand the effects of ketone ester supplementation on frailty, a condition of vulnerability which develops following age-related decline in multiple physiological systems.

11 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Emulsifiers and heart health: a prospective cohort study reveals associations

In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers examined the relationships between the intake of food emulsifiers and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

11 Sep 2023

A father dreamed of a home for his family. Medical debt nearly pushed them onto the streets.

Kayce Atencio used to be haunted by a thought while working at a homeless shelter in downtown Denver. "It could have been me," said Atencio, 30, who lives in a small apartment with his son and daughter not far from the shelter.

11 Sep 2023

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

Study reports on a 14-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis who experienced complete symptom resolution after combining monoclonal antibody treatment with a Mediterranean diet. Highlighting the role of diet in managing inflammatory skin conditions, the case study suggests the therapeutic potential of integrating dietary changes with medical treatment for improved outcomes.

10 Sep 2023

University of Birmingham and Acticor Biotech announce MHRA approval of LIBERATE clinical study

September 7th, 2023, the University of Birmingham and Acticor Biotech announce the full regulatory approval of LIBERATE clinical study.

9 Sep 2023

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Advanced research is casting light on possible early life factors – including poverty, physical or mental abuse – that may impact the rate of egg loss and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.

9 Sep 2023

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Majority of patients with reflux disease do not have higher risk of cancer, study reports

Study reveals potential negative long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy

Estimating life expectancy based on the age of type 2 diabetes diagnosis

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

Scientists develop new method to detect key fat-filled particles in the brain

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

Emulsifiers and heart health: a prospective cohort study reveals associations

A father dreamed of a home for his family. Medical debt nearly pushed them onto the streets.

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

University of Birmingham and Acticor Biotech announce MHRA approval of LIBERATE clinical study

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

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