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Exposure to World Trade Center particulate matter accelerates cognitive deterioration in mice model of Alzheimer's

Mice exposed to World Trade Center dust exhibit a significant impairment in spatial recognition and short- and long-term memory, as well as changes in genes related to immune-inflammatory responses and blood-brain barrier disruption, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published January 17 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

17 Jan 2023

Association between coronary artery calcium dispersion and mortality

Scientists determine whether the estimation of coronary artery calcium dispersion could determine all-cause and causes of specific mortality.

17 Jan 2023

Study finds no difference in the survival benefit of two diuretics for heart failure patients

Two drugs widely used to treat adults with heart failure – furosemide and torsemide – showed no difference in their ability to improve patient survival when compared, according to findings from a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health.

17 Jan 2023

Researchers examine impact of gamification on the effectiveness of digital health interventions

The mHealth intervention was evaluated to determine its impact on an individual’s sleep duration and physical activity.

17 Jan 2023

What are the major findings of long COVID research?

Researchers explored existing literature on long coronavirus disease (COVID). They highlighted key immunological findings, similarities with other diseases, symptoms, and associated pathophysiological mechanisms, and diagnostic and therapeutic options, including COVID-19 vaccinations.

17 Jan 2023

Long-term deep meditation may help to regulate the gut microbiome for better health

Regular deep meditation, practiced for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physical and mental ill health, finds a small comparative study published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

17 Jan 2023

Could drinking tea help manage COVID-19?

Researchers summarized the content of active ingredients in different types of tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world. They also explored the possibility of using tea extracts for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention and treatment.

17 Jan 2023

Heart Foundation calls for regulatory actions to better protect Australians from e-cigarettes

The Heart Foundation is calling for a range of much-needed regulatory actions to better protect Australians from the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.

17 Jan 2023

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

Thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans - with a new community diagnostic center set to open later this year.

16 Jan 2023

Acquired mutations in 'Guardian of the Genome' accelerate the development of atherosclerosis

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), working in collaboration with institutes in the USA, has demonstrated that acquired mutations in the gene encoding the protein p53 contribute to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

16 Jan 2023

Association of aldosterone with ideal cardiovascular health in incident diabetes

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology aimed to analyze the role of aldosterone as a mediator in the association of ICH with T2DF incidence among AAs in the JHS. The association of aldosterone with T2D incidence among AAs was also analyzed using glucose and blood pressure as mediators.

16 Jan 2023

Beverage fructose intake may lead to an abnormal cardiometabolic profile

A new study describes that fructose intake from sugar-sweetened beverages can cause cardiometabolic disorders. In contrast, fruit fructose was found to be good for cardiometabolic health.

16 Jan 2023

Over 80% of premature deaths in the United States linked to human-ignited fires

Over 80% of premature deaths caused by small smoke particles in the United States result directly from human-ignited fires. This

16 Jan 2023

Walking pace and handgrip strength can indicate dementia risk

The current study, published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, drew data on almost 496,000 participants from the UK Biobank Study. None had symptoms or a diagnosis of dementia at the start of the study.

15 Jan 2023

Participants using Huma's clinical trial platform have high levels of engagement in COVID-19 study

Huma Therapeutics Limited ("Huma"), a leading global digital health company, today announced results of a new study in collaboration with the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge showing that participants using Huma's clinical trial platform had high, sustained levels of engagement in an observational, fully remote COVID-19 study.

13 Jan 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Exposure to World Trade Center particulate matter accelerates cognitive deterioration in mice model of Alzheimer's

Association between coronary artery calcium dispersion and mortality

Study finds no difference in the survival benefit of two diuretics for heart failure patients

Researchers examine impact of gamification on the effectiveness of digital health interventions

What are the major findings of long COVID research?

Long-term deep meditation may help to regulate the gut microbiome for better health

Could drinking tea help manage COVID-19?

Heart Foundation calls for regulatory actions to better protect Australians from e-cigarettes

New community diagnostic center set to benefit thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees

Acquired mutations in 'Guardian of the Genome' accelerate the development of atherosclerosis

Association of aldosterone with ideal cardiovascular health in incident diabetes

Beverage fructose intake may lead to an abnormal cardiometabolic profile

Over 80% of premature deaths in the United States linked to human-ignited fires

Walking pace and handgrip strength can indicate dementia risk

Participants using Huma's clinical trial platform have high levels of engagement in COVID-19 study

Diabetes diagnosis is more positive in Norway, study says

Review and meta-analysis suggests breathwork may be effective for improving stress and mental health

New CRISPR-Cas9 approach confers protection from ischemia/reperfusion injury

LJI scientists uncover how OGT enzyme keeps cells healthy

Mediterranean diet reduces dietary inflammation scores after six months

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