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Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Researchers compare changes in hemoglobin A1c and glycemic variability to understand the impacts of two calorie-restricted weight loss diets.

30 May 2023

Cardiovascular disease screening positively impacts quality of life: No significant emotional distress found

Researchers examine the impact of population screening-generated events on quality of life: invitation, positive test result, initiation of preventive medication, enrolment in follow up at surgical department, and preventive surgical repair.

29 May 2023

Study identifies new genes associated with heart attack risk largely affecting younger women

Research led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Universite Paris Cite, and supported by worldwide partners in Canada, the USA and Australia, has identified new genes that are associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack primarily affecting young to middle-aged women.

29 May 2023

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes.

27 May 2023

Death of a 43-year-old male marks the entry of 'zombie' drug into the UK

The death of a 43-year-old male is the first in the UK to be associated with Xylazine and marks the entry of the drug into the UK drug supply.

26 May 2023

Kentucky, Michigan scientists receive American Heart Association Merit Award for cardiovascular research

A Lexington, Ky., research scientist studying ways to repair damaged major vessels with medication rather than surgery and a physician-scientist from Ann Arbor, Mich., exploring the mechanisms of how exercise can heal heart muscle and brain tissue following a heart attack or stroke are the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients.

26 May 2023

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

The UOC is leading a project to make health monitoring using radio frequency identification technology available to all. Smart clothing uses sweat to monitor health.

26 May 2023

Recent evolution of the LAAO therapy for thromboembolic complications

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.

26 May 2023

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Researchers compared hypertension-associated complications and the use of healthcare services at five years among hypertensive individuals managed using the Risk Assessment and Management Program for Hypertension (RAMP-HT) versus regular care.

26 May 2023

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Researchers evaluated the kidney outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

26 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

25 May 2023

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Motorically skilled children in first grade have better academic skills by third grade

Reading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, children who are motorically skilled in the first grade are proficient in reading and mathematics by third grade.

25 May 2023

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

25 May 2023

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem worldwide and in the aging U.S. population. But could the groundwork for this progressive disease have been laid while its victims were still in utero?

25 May 2023

RECOVER study: An important step toward defining long COVID

A study led by the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER Initiative and supported by NYU Langone Health, home to the effort's Clinical Science Core (CSC), provides an expanded working definition of long COVID.

25 May 2023

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible.

25 May 2023

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, "Exogenous exposures shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer's, and coronary heart disease in the MLXIPL gene locus."

25 May 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Cardiovascular disease screening positively impacts quality of life: No significant emotional distress found

Study identifies new genes associated with heart attack risk largely affecting younger women

Look AHEAD study: Type 2 diabetes patients who were physically active in the afternoon have greater reductions in blood sugar

Death of a 43-year-old male marks the entry of 'zombie' drug into the UK

Kentucky, Michigan scientists receive American Heart Association Merit Award for cardiovascular research

Developing digitized garments with a wide range of applications in sports and health

Recent evolution of the LAAO therapy for thromboembolic complications

Is a multicomponent hypertension management program implemented in the public primary care setting associated with fewer patient complications and mortality?

Do glucose-lowering medications have different effects on kidney outcomes?

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Motorically skilled children in first grade have better academic skills by third grade

Physical activity in the afternoon provides greatest improvements in glucose control for patients with type 2 diabetes

New research explores if pregnant mothers' exposure to toxic metals impacts babies' kidney development

RECOVER study: An important step toward defining long COVID

Daily, 20-minute, brisk walk is key to optimal cardiovascular health

Genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer’s and heart disease in MLXIPL gene shaped by exogenous exposures

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Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

Modular, Scalable, Intelligent: How n6 Is Rethinking NGS Library Prep

Shaping the future of lab automation through AI and robotics

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