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Study suggests new strategy to ward off age-related weight gain

New research suggests a strategy to ward off age-related weight gain, which could prevent obesity and associated health disorders like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and chronic inflammation.

7 Apr 2023

Just one extra scan could save mothers-to-be and their babies from complications

Adding a third routine scan at the end of pregnancy can slash the number of unexpected breech births by 70% and the risks of the baby being born with severe health complications, according to research led by doctors at St George's, University of London, and published in PLOS Medicine.

6 Apr 2023

Experts urge the reduction of added sugars to around six teaspoons a day

Experts recommend reducing consumption of added ("free") sugars to around six teaspoons a day and limiting sugar-sweetened drinks to less than one serving a week after a comprehensive evidence review published by The BMJ today.

6 Apr 2023

How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

Researchers review recent advancements in nanomedicine treatment options for cardiovascular disease.

6 Apr 2023

New machine learning model estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis

A new machine learning model that estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis could pave the way for support tools that help physicians personalize treatment decisions at the patient bedside, researchers say.

6 Apr 2023

Obesity driven by genetic factors linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is lower in people with obesity who have a genetic predisposition for high BMI than people with obesity influenced mainly by environmental factors such as lifestyle, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report in eClinical Medicine.

6 Apr 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially dangerous condition. During sleep, the throat muscles of people with OSA relax and block the airflow into the lungs, so that they repeatedly stop breathing.

6 Apr 2023

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Researchers assessed whether blood pressure changes during early adult life impacted neuroimaging biomarkers.

6 Apr 2023

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Scientists have recently reviewed and summarized the evidence regarding diagnosing and treating acute myocarditis.

6 Apr 2023

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

Researchers explored the effect of changing multiple lifestyle factors during adult life on cancer risk.

6 Apr 2023

The impact of perinatal low-calorie sweetener exposure on the development of neural systems involved in metabolic regulation

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight reveals that consumption of low-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy can affect the metabolism and neural development of the offspring.

6 Apr 2023

Childhood cancer survivors maintaining a healthy lifestyle may have lower risk of mortality

A report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study provides strong evidence of the importance of a healthy lifestyle for adults who were treated for cancer as children.

5 Apr 2023

Trial compares the ability of AI and sonographer in assessing cardiac function

Who can assess and diagnose cardiac function best after reading an echocardiogram: artificial intelligence (AI) or a sonographer?

5 Apr 2023

Penn State Health expert debunks six myths about organ donation

Right now, more than 100,000 people in the U.S. - nearly two times the population of Harrisburg - are waiting for organ transplants.

5 Apr 2023

Researchers develop a method for making “mini-heart” using pluripotent stem cells

A team at the Technical University of Munich has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart.

5 Apr 2023

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene.

5 Apr 2023

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

A recent Diagnostics journal study determined the impact of physical activity on sleep, fatigue, and cognitive modifications in individuals affected by long-COVID. This study investigates how long-COVID differentially affects individuals with active lives from those with sedentary lifestyles.

5 Apr 2023

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

In a review article published in the journal Seminars in Immunology, scientists have explored the relationship between the Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development.

4 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

Social isolation linked to higher levels of tiredness

In a study conducted in the lab as well as during the COVID-19 lockdowns, participants reported higher levels of tiredness after eight hours of social isolation. The results suggest that low energy may be a basic human response to a lack of social contact.

4 Apr 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study suggests new strategy to ward off age-related weight gain

Just one extra scan could save mothers-to-be and their babies from complications

Experts urge the reduction of added sugars to around six teaspoons a day

How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

New machine learning model estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis

Obesity driven by genetic factors linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline even in patients without co-morbidities

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

The impact of perinatal low-calorie sweetener exposure on the development of neural systems involved in metabolic regulation

Childhood cancer survivors maintaining a healthy lifestyle may have lower risk of mortality

Trial compares the ability of AI and sonographer in assessing cardiac function

Penn State Health expert debunks six myths about organ donation

Researchers develop a method for making “mini-heart” using pluripotent stem cells

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Social isolation linked to higher levels of tiredness

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