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Physicians should have rudimentary knowledge of the benefits of plant-based diet for six health conditions

A new commentary in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and COVID-19.

31 May 2022

A multi-pronged effort needed to ensure all patients with obesity get better care

When a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, or osteoarthritis goes to their primary care clinic, they expect treatment that's grounded in modern medical evidence.

31 May 2022

Study: Cardiovascular mortality risk differs among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types

A new large national study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows the mortality risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) differs considerably among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types.

31 May 2022

New Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine launched with a $3 million gift

With a $3 million gift from Elisa and Marc Stad, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals have launched the Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine – one of the most innovative and comprehensive programs of its kind in the nation.

31 May 2022

Got long covid? Medical expertise is vital, and seniors should prepare to go slow

Older adults who have survived covid-19 are more likely than younger patients to have persistent symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, headaches, joint pain, and difficulty with memory and concentration — problems linked to long covid.

31 May 2022

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions impacted hospital admission rates throughout U.K.

Researchers quantify the impact that COVID-19 lockdowns had on healthcare services throughout the United Kingdom

31 May 2022

Unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee drinkers may have lower risk of death

A cohort study has found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow up period.

31 May 2022

Study reveals COVID-19's collateral damage on global cardiovascular services

A major study has revealed the "global collateral damage" caused by the disruption to cardiac services from the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 May 2022

Study shows how stress has a major impact on the immune system's ability to fight infections

Acute stress can be detrimental to fighting off infection, especially COVID-19, and increases the chance of dying in mouse models.

30 May 2022

Study finds long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with COVID-19 severity

Researchers evaluate the relationship between long-term exposure to three common air pollutants and key indicators of COVID-19 severity.

30 May 2022

Neurological symptoms may persist for over one year in long-COVID patients

Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 are likely to experience persistent neurologic symptoms for a median of 14.8 months following their initial infection.

30 May 2022

Scientists determine trajectory and pathophysiology of post-COVID-19 syndrome

A new study utilizes multisystem imaging, along with biomarker analysis, to better understand the pathogenesis of COVID-19.

30 May 2022

Scientists identify core factors that may put Long QT patients at higher risk of sudden cardiac death

Less than 1 percent of the population has been diagnosed with Long QT syndrome – a rare heart condition that can cause chaotic, sometimes fatal, heart rhythms.

27 May 2022

Researchers develop a bioresorbable pacemaker to temporarily monitor and control heart rate

In a proof-of-concept study that aims to address the unmet need for minimally invasive cardiac control and monitoring devices, researchers have developed a network of wireless devices, including a bioresorbable pacemaker, that can temporarily monitor and control heart rate.

27 May 2022

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Physicians should have rudimentary knowledge of the benefits of plant-based diet for six health conditions

A multi-pronged effort needed to ensure all patients with obesity get better care

Study: Cardiovascular mortality risk differs among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types

New Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine launched with a $3 million gift

Got long covid? Medical expertise is vital, and seniors should prepare to go slow

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions impacted hospital admission rates throughout U.K.

Unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee drinkers may have lower risk of death

Study reveals COVID-19's collateral damage on global cardiovascular services

Study shows how stress has a major impact on the immune system's ability to fight infections

Study finds long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with COVID-19 severity

Neurological symptoms may persist for over one year in long-COVID patients

Scientists determine trajectory and pathophysiology of post-COVID-19 syndrome

Scientists identify core factors that may put Long QT patients at higher risk of sudden cardiac death

Researchers develop a bioresorbable pacemaker to temporarily monitor and control heart rate

Northwestern University scientists unveil a smart, bioresorbable transient pacemaker

Cell membrane-bound enzyme is essential for SARS-CoV-2 infectivity, study shows

Gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs

The frequency, nature, determinants, and impact of long-COVID in Scotland

After SARS-CoV-2 infection, anti-chemokine antibodies correlate with better outcomes

Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's

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