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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to CVD risk later in life

In a recent study published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, researchers evaluated the associations between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD).

12 May 2022

Hospitals in low-income communities less likely to participate in bundled payment programs

A new study has shown that hospitals in low-income communities were less likely to participate in bundled payment programs for joint replacement surgery.

11 May 2022

The promise of RNA medicine is targeted and personalized

The development of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has only increased the impetus in this field.

11 May 2022

Espresso coffee is unhealthier for men than for women

Coffee raises serum cholesterol due to its diterpenes, cafestol and kahweol, and brewing methods have an impact on the level. Studies that assess espresso coffee's effect on serum cholesterol are scarce. This study was conducted to investigate how different brewing methods, particularly espresso, influence serum total cholesterol (S-TC).

11 May 2022

Inexpensive daily diet supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, study shows

A six-year study of nearly 100,000 women in Botswana has provided new evidence that relatively inexpensive daily diet supplementation of iron, folic acid and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth.

11 May 2022

New research reveals a potent weapon against Parkinson's disease

Neurodegenerative diseases damage and destroy neurons, ravaging both mental and physical health. Parkinson's disease, which affects over 10 million people worldwide, is no exception.

11 May 2022

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have been collaborating on an extensive heart registry that includes student-athletes in the Big Ten athletic conference, to learn more about cardiac issues in those who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection.

11 May 2022

Controlling blood sugar levels soon after type 2 diabetes diagnosis could prevent heart attacks

People with type 2 diabetes may need to reduce their blood sugar levels sooner after diagnosis than previously thought, to prevent major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

11 May 2022

Association between physical activity paradox and risk variables for cardiovascular disease

In a new study, investigators analyzed the significance of the physical activity paradox in the risk variables for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

11 May 2022

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Ron Daniels about his work at the UK Sepsis Trust and the impact antimicrobial resistance is having on sepsis.

11 May 2022

Changing lifestyle behaviors can have a marked effect on lifespan, study finds

Idioms and proverbs about the importance of maintaining good health span the ages. Many emphasize how closely health is tied to happiness and the opportunity to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

11 May 2022

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Today, many people struggle to make healthy food and beverage choices in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

10 May 2022

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

In a large, retrospective study covering data from the last two decades, death rates for cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. varied among people from various Asian ethnicity subgroups, with death rate trends that stagnated in some subgroups and increased in others, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 May 2022

Researchers find potential pathway linking early life infections to adult-onset cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention.

10 May 2022

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

Researchers are warning U.S. leaders and health officials against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19.

10 May 2022

BIDMC researchers seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis

Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting more than 34 million adults and generating $330 billion in annual healthcare expenditures.

10 May 2022

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

Personalized text messaging program improves healthy lifestyle measures in heart attack survivors

A text messaging program successfully supported, informed and motivated people after a heart attack on how to prevent a second heart attack, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

Newer supermarkets in New York City's poorest neighborhoods linked to decrease in childhood obesity

Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1 percent decline in obesity rates among public school students living nearby, a new study shows.

9 May 2022

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to CVD risk later in life

Hospitals in low-income communities less likely to participate in bundled payment programs

The promise of RNA medicine is targeted and personalized

Espresso coffee is unhealthier for men than for women

Inexpensive daily diet supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, study shows

New research reveals a potent weapon against Parkinson's disease

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

Controlling blood sugar levels soon after type 2 diabetes diagnosis could prevent heart attacks

Association between physical activity paradox and risk variables for cardiovascular disease

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

Changing lifestyle behaviors can have a marked effect on lifespan, study finds

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

Researchers find potential pathway linking early life infections to adult-onset cardiovascular disease

Researchers warn against national strategies for a "new normal" of life with COVID-19

BIDMC researchers seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis

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

Hypertensive pregnancy disorders associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular events

Personalized text messaging program improves healthy lifestyle measures in heart attack survivors

Newer supermarkets in New York City's poorest neighborhoods linked to decrease in childhood obesity

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