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Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

In a recent study published in the journal eBioMedicine, researchers assessed the association between hydration and aging.

3 Jan 2023

Benefits, challenges in the use of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement for congenital heart disorders

Patients with congenital heart diseases often suffer from obstructions in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT), which carries blood from the heart to the lungs. These obstructions can be repaired with surgical procedures.

3 Jan 2023

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

A study of children and adolescents who received a COVID-19 vaccination following multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) found that there were no reports of serious complications including myocarditis or MIS-C reoccurrence.

3 Jan 2023

Advanced MRI tool can reveal new structural insights into atherothrombosis

Atherosclerosis is a long-term arterial vessel wall disease characterized by the build- up of lipid- rich and inflamed plaques.

3 Jan 2023

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

Two National Institute of Health-supported diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), together earned five No. 1 spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Diets" rankings.

3 Jan 2023

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Researchers characterized the burden of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [PASC] in community-dwelling individuals.

3 Jan 2023

Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon

Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years, his back pain has intensified. Physical therapy, muscle relaxants, and injections aren't offering relief.

3 Jan 2023

Insulin-like peptide 3 may be a predictor of hypogonadism and age-associated morbidity in older males

Researchers evaluated whether insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) could predict hypogonadism and age-associated morbidity in older males.

3 Jan 2023

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

Researchers at UCSF have developed a novel, potentially life-saving approach that may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of engineered therapeutic and transplant cells.

2 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

As a chronic pro-inflammatory disease, obesity is closely associated with the development of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancers. Obesity is now a major concern for public health.

30 Dec 2022

What are the long-term consequences following COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections?

Researchers compared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-specific long-term consequences to other viral respiratory infections.

29 Dec 2022

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Researchers explored the correlation between a Mediterranean diet pattern and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

29 Dec 2022

New Bio Ware device provides better results when used alongside exposure therapy for PTSD

Sights, smells and sounds of everyday life can supply the triggers that take someone with PTSD right back to the scarring scene they're trying to forget.

28 Dec 2022

Study provides safety assurance to the global population regarding COVID-19 booster vaccines

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped close to 5,000 Israelis with smartwatches and monitored their physiological parameters over two years.

28 Dec 2022

Researchers discover a protein linked with the onset of anthracycline-associated cardiac toxicity

Anthracyclines are a class of chemotherapies effective in treating many forms of cancer, including leukemias, lymphomas and breast cancer.

27 Dec 2022

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy diet, can reduce these risks.

27 Dec 2022

High coffee intake associated with cardiovascular disease mortality in hypertensive individuals

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association describes that excessive consumption of coffee can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease-related mortality in individuals with severe hypertension.

23 Dec 2022

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy.

22 Dec 2022

Study provides valuable knowledge about physical fitness disparities among demographic groups

Sedentary behavior, a large waist circumference, and advanced age: These factors are clearly associated with inferior physical fitness among people aged 50 to 64.

22 Dec 2022

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Keeping hydrated can reduce aging and extend disease-free life

Benefits, challenges in the use of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement for congenital heart disorders

COVID-19 vaccine safe for children who have had MIS-C

Advanced MRI tool can reveal new structural insights into atherothrombosis

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

How can we characterize the burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in the community?

Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon

Insulin-like peptide 3 may be a predictor of hypogonadism and age-associated morbidity in older males

Novel approach may prevent antibodies from triggering immune rejection of transplant cells

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Study reveals novel role of PPARγ acetylation in macrophages in impairing adipose tissue function

What are the long-term consequences following COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections?

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

New Bio Ware device provides better results when used alongside exposure therapy for PTSD

Study provides safety assurance to the global population regarding COVID-19 booster vaccines

Researchers discover a protein linked with the onset of anthracycline-associated cardiac toxicity

Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can lower blood glucose levels after eating, study shows

High coffee intake associated with cardiovascular disease mortality in hypertensive individuals

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

Study provides valuable knowledge about physical fitness disparities among demographic groups

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