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Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that age-related accumulation of abdominal fat is associated with lower muscle density.

3 Feb 2023

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

Early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents may be caused by low-grade inflammation, a paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology concludes.

3 Feb 2023

What are the predictors of in-hospital mortality in cancer patients with COVID-19?

A new study in PLoS ONE aimed to analyze the variables associated with in-hospital mortality in COVID-19-positive cancer patients who were presented to the ED.

3 Feb 2023

UVA researchers discover genes responsible for the development of coronary artery disease

University of Virginia researchers and their collaborators have identified genes that play key roles in the development of coronary artery disease, the No. 1 cause of death worldwide.

2 Feb 2023

Pitavastatin plus ezetimibe can help decrease blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. According to the findings of randomized controlled trials, blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) can be significantly decreased through a combination of pitavastatin and ezetimibe; however, the effects and clinical applications of this treatment remain controversial.

2 Feb 2023

Five major adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with long term risks of ischemic heart disease

Women who experience any of five major pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth and pre-eclampsia, show an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery, finds a study from Sweden published by The BMJ today.

2 Feb 2023

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Non-esterified fatty acid levels correlate with peripheral artery disease risk

Researchers investigate the association between non-esterified fatty acids and incident clinical peripheral artery disease in older adults.

2 Feb 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of the NHS online consultation system in England

The use of the online health consultation system in England rapidly increased during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and the first lockdown.

2 Feb 2023

Loud noises at the office have a negative impact on employee well-being, study finds

Choosing to work in the murmur of a busy coffee shop rather than in an office with library-level silence might be healthier, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona and University of Kansas.

2 Feb 2023

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

New smartphone application may recognize common stroke symptoms in real time

A new smartphone application called FAST.AI may help people who are having a stroke or their family and caregivers recognize common stroke symptoms in real time, prompting them to quickly call 9-1-1, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Bone marrow transplants may prevent blood vessel disease in patients with sickle cell disease

Bone marrow transplants prevented or improved blood vessel disease in the brains of adults with sickle cell disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

Dual antiplatelet therapy for minor or a warning stroke is underused especially among women

Despite evidence that starting two blood-thinning medications shortly after a minor stroke or a warning stroke (transient ischemic attack - TIA) may prevent a second – possibly more serious – clot-caused stroke within a few months, the treatment regimen is underused especially among women, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

2 Feb 2023

The safety and tolerability of Remdesivir in children affected by COVID-19

Researchers reported findings of a multicenter study conducted across ten hospitals in Italy to investigate the safety of RDV in children affected by COVID-19.

2 Feb 2023

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk for heart disease.

2 Feb 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Age-related accumulation of abdominal fat associated with lower muscle density

Low-grade inflammation may cause early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents

What are the predictors of in-hospital mortality in cancer patients with COVID-19?

UVA researchers discover genes responsible for the development of coronary artery disease

Pitavastatin plus ezetimibe can help decrease blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease

Five major adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with long term risks of ischemic heart disease

Food swamp environments associated with greater odds of stroke among adults 50 and older

Non-esterified fatty acid levels correlate with peripheral artery disease risk

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of the NHS online consultation system in England

Loud noises at the office have a negative impact on employee well-being, study finds

People with poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain health

New smartphone application may recognize common stroke symptoms in real time

Bone marrow transplants may prevent blood vessel disease in patients with sickle cell disease

Dual antiplatelet therapy for minor or a warning stroke is underused especially among women

The safety and tolerability of Remdesivir in children affected by COVID-19

Many young people don't believe they are at risk for heart disease, survey finds

Knowing your cholesterol level can be a crucial factor in overall health

Understanding more about heart rhythm disorders

Social isolation and loneliness linked with higher rates of heart failure

Brain injuries greatly reduced in infants with congenital heart disease

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