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Black women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have 66% increased risk of stroke, study finds

U.S. Black women have a disproportionately higher burden of both preeclamptic pregnancy and stroke compared with white women, but virtually all existing evidence on the association between the two medical conditions has come from studies of white women.

6 Jul 2023

Does the Mediterranean diet lower the incidence of type 2 diabetes among non-Mediterranean populations?

Researchers investigated the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes.

6 Jul 2023

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Researchers reviewed existing literature to understand the effect of exercise on fertility.

6 Jul 2023

eHealth app helps patients recover from major abdominal operations 30% faster

Through the use of eHealth application ikHerstel, patients recover from major abdominal operations 30% faster than patients who do not use the app.

5 Jul 2023

Researchers develop dissolving cardiac device to monitor and treat heart disease

Nearly 700,000 people in the United States die from heart disease every year, and one-third of those deaths result from complications in the first weeks or months following a traumatic heart-related event.

5 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on cause of most common congenital heart defect

Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital defect in humans, affecting between 1% and 2% of the population. Instead of the usual three symmetric leaflets, affected individuals have two asymmetric valve leaflets.

5 Jul 2023

New study to evaluate bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk PCI with Impella

A new multicenter, single-arm, open-label study is the first to exclusively assess bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) with Impella with independent adjudication via a clinical events adjudication committee and will gather meaningful real-world data based on contemporary practice.

5 Jul 2023

Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors at elevated risk for heart problems

New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center indicates that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues.

5 Jul 2023

American Heart Association launches telehealth certification to improve quality of care

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the way health care professionals serve their patients. Over the past three years, a huge proportion of care has shifted to the virtual landscape as clinicians and patients search for a safe, reliable way to receive needed care.

5 Jul 2023

Mount Sinai launches first-of-its-kind center for ophthalmic AI

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, the first of its kind in New York and one of the first in the United States.

5 Jul 2023

Serious monkey business: Chimpanzee heart check via digital camera

A world-first experiment to measure chimpanzee heart rates via a digital camera could help curb cardiovascular disease in great apes in captivity and provide valuable insights into how their brain develops from an early age.

5 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Fit to beat diabetes: mendelian randomization study confirms the power of exercise

Researchers investigated the causality of the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and diabetes mellitus type 2.

5 Jul 2023

Vitamin D supplementation reduces risk of major cardiovascular events in older adults

Research investigates the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the incidence of major cardiovascular events in older adults. It examines whether monthly doses of vitamin D can alter the occurrence of heart-related problems.

4 Jul 2023

NUTRITION 2023: Leading experts discuss the future of nutrition

Join us at NUTRITION 2023 for an exciting lineup of scientific symposia, educational sessions, hot-topic discussions, and award lectures covering the latest developments in nutrition science.

4 Jul 2023

Healthcare industry of the future: What to expect in the next 50 years

Developments in technology are moving forward rapidly and over the next 50 years, healthcare across the globe will change, including an increased use of AI and robotics.

4 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on the wide disparities within maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

A new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and Mass General Brigham found that maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, hitting some racial and ethnic groups and states harder than others.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

3 Jul 2023

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient.

3 Jul 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Black women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have 66% increased risk of stroke, study finds

Does the Mediterranean diet lower the incidence of type 2 diabetes among non-Mediterranean populations?

How does physical activity impact fertility?

eHealth app helps patients recover from major abdominal operations 30% faster

Researchers develop dissolving cardiac device to monitor and treat heart disease

Study sheds light on cause of most common congenital heart defect

New study to evaluate bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk PCI with Impella

Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors at elevated risk for heart problems

American Heart Association launches telehealth certification to improve quality of care

Mount Sinai launches first-of-its-kind center for ophthalmic AI

Serious monkey business: Chimpanzee heart check via digital camera

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Fit to beat diabetes: mendelian randomization study confirms the power of exercise

Vitamin D supplementation reduces risk of major cardiovascular events in older adults

NUTRITION 2023: Leading experts discuss the future of nutrition

Healthcare industry of the future: What to expect in the next 50 years

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Study sheds light on the wide disparities within maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

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