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Study: People eat more the night before a planned exercise session

A study into eating behavior and exercise has found that people increase the amount of food they eat the night before a planned exercise session.

1 Apr 2021

Mobile health tech can help promote behavior changes among older adults with heart disease

Mobile health technology can be beneficial in encouraging lifestyle behavior changes and medication adherence among adults ages 60 and older with existing heart disease, yet more research is needed to determine what methods are the most effective.

1 Apr 2021

COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital have increased rates of multiorgan dysfunction

People discharged from hospital after covid-19 appear to have increased rates of organ damage (“multiorgan dysfunction”) compared with similar individuals in the general population, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

1 Apr 2021

Comorbidities lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19, research shows

Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19 according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).

1 Apr 2021

Specific gene may play a causal role in heart disease independent of cholesterol levels

High cholesterol is the most commonly understood cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

1 Apr 2021

New guidelines recommend limited sugar intake to prevent impaired memory function in children

Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids.

1 Apr 2021

Researchers identify features associated with treatment refusal for severe type of heart attack

ST segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a particularly severe type of heart attack associated with a high risk of mortality or long-term disability.

31 Mar 2021

Study explores racial differences in outcomes of COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU

In a study that looked at racial differences in outcomes of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit, researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that patients of color had a lower 28-day mortality than white patients.

31 Mar 2021

Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa could protect from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events

Increased consumption of flavanols - a group of molecules occurring naturally in fruit and vegetables - could protect people from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart disease and thrombosis, according to new research.

31 Mar 2021

Obesity and ethnicity identified as key risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 exposure in UK

The risk factors for severe COVID-19 have been established on the basis of observational studies. However, SARS-CoV-2 continues to cause thousands of COVID-19 cases all over the world, and the risk factors are unclear. A new study deals with this aspect of the pandemic.

31 Mar 2021

Study finds link between eating processed meat and higher risk of cardiovascular disease

A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.

31 Mar 2021

New study may lead to GRK5-based therapies to prevent heart failure

The human heart works under high demand, constantly pumping oxygen-rich blood through the body. When faced with disease, however, fulfilling this demand can become increasingly difficult and harmful.

31 Mar 2021

Prime editing enables more precise correction of genetic problems than traditional CRISPR

The latest gene editing technology, prime editing, expands the "genetic toolbox" for more precisely creating disease models and correcting genetic problems, scientists say.

30 Mar 2021

Using a salt substitute can help lower blood pressure in rural India

Replacing regular common salt consumed by hypertensive patients in rural areas with a salt substitute can have a significant impact in terms of lowering their blood pressure, a new study by The George Institute for Global Health has revealed.

30 Mar 2021

Study reveals a novel mechanism of circulatory response to stressful events

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discover a novel mechanism by which the brain regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress.

30 Mar 2021

Outdoor physical activity during increased air pollution may offset its beneficial effects

Physical activity is important in preventing heart and blood vessel disease in young people so long as they don't undertake very strenuous activity on days when air pollution levels are high, according to a nationwide study of nearly 1.5 million people published today (Tuesday) in the European Heart Journal.

30 Mar 2021

Study explains the link between psoriasis treatment and cardiovascular diseases

Patients with psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disorder, often have cardiovascular disorders as well. Hence, it is important for patients and clinicians to understand how treatments for psoriasis may influence cardiovascular disease risks.

30 Mar 2021

Despite targeted efforts, racial disparities persist in rural areas

In the last 20 years, Black adults living in rural areas of the United States have experienced high mortality rates due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke compared to white adults.

30 Mar 2021

Study: Patients with chronic kidney disease have high risk of acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurred in nearly 20 percent of patients who underwent surgery with implantation of antibiotic-loaded "spacers" and intravenous (IV) antibiotics for the treatment of deep infections after total knee arthroplasty, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

30 Mar 2021

Low-cost hypertension management intervention can be cost-effectively scaled up in rural South Asia

A low-cost intervention to improve hypertension--or high blood pressure (BP)--prevention and management can be cost-effectively scaled up for rural communities in low- and middle-income countries, according to findings from a multi-country trial published in The Lancet Global Health.

29 Mar 2021

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study: People eat more the night before a planned exercise session

Mobile health tech can help promote behavior changes among older adults with heart disease

COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital have increased rates of multiorgan dysfunction

Comorbidities lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19, research shows

Specific gene may play a causal role in heart disease independent of cholesterol levels

New guidelines recommend limited sugar intake to prevent impaired memory function in children

Researchers identify features associated with treatment refusal for severe type of heart attack

Study explores racial differences in outcomes of COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU

Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa could protect from mental stress-induced cardiovascular events

Obesity and ethnicity identified as key risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 exposure in UK

Study finds link between eating processed meat and higher risk of cardiovascular disease

New study may lead to GRK5-based therapies to prevent heart failure

Prime editing enables more precise correction of genetic problems than traditional CRISPR

Using a salt substitute can help lower blood pressure in rural India

Study reveals a novel mechanism of circulatory response to stressful events

Outdoor physical activity during increased air pollution may offset its beneficial effects

Study explains the link between psoriasis treatment and cardiovascular diseases

Despite targeted efforts, racial disparities persist in rural areas

Study: Patients with chronic kidney disease have high risk of acute kidney injury

Low-cost hypertension management intervention can be cost-effectively scaled up in rural South Asia

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