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Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a biomarker for ovarian aging, suggesting an increased risk for early menopause, according to preliminary research by University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologists.

2 Feb 2022

Study finds abnormal link between autonomic and central nervous systems in patients with generalized anxiety disorder

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., have identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous systems, specifically via communication between the heart and part of the brain's frontal cortex, in women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

2 Feb 2022

Cognitive changes following major surgery not linked with changes in Alzheimer's-related biomarkers

Cognitive changes following non-neurologic and non-cardiac surgery were not associated with changes in Alzheimer's disease-related biomarkers in older patients, according to a study led by a team at Duke University School of Medicine.

2 Feb 2022

Social isolation, loneliness increase cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

During the current pandemic, social distancing has been one tool used to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But data from a new study point to as much as a 27% increase in heart disease risk in postmenopausal women who experience both high levels of social isolation and loneliness.

2 Feb 2022

America's system of care fails to meet the needs of traumatic brain injury survivors, say experts

Every year, nearly 5 million Americans are evaluated for traumatic brain injury in emergency departments across the country.

2 Feb 2022

Greater body fat found to be a risk factor for reduced cognitive function

A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.

1 Feb 2022

Pictorial warnings could be a promising option to reduce purchases of sugary drinks for children

Purchases of sugary drinks could be reduced by pictorial health warnings, reports research publishing February 1st in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

1 Feb 2022

Childhood obesity more likely to be influenced by lifestyle factors than mother's BMI

Researchers from the University of Bristol and Imperial College London have found that a high Body Mass Index (BMI) of a mother before and during pregnancy is not a major cause of high BMI in their offspring – indicating that childhood and teen obesity is more likely to be a result of lifestyle factors.

1 Feb 2022

Researchers discover why patients suffering with hypertension also have diabetes

The long-standing enigma of why so many patients suffering with high blood pressure (known as hypertension) also have diabetes (high blood sugar) has finally been cracked by an international team led by the universities of Bristol, UK, and Auckland, New Zealand.

1 Feb 2022

New RNA therapies for the treatment of heart failure and organ fibrosis

RNA has already been making an impact in the context of the vaccine program, but the potential of RNA-based compounds is far from being fully tapped, as RNA allows for entirely new therapeutic approaches.

1 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a single-use sensor strip to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Developing rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after trauma, surgery, tumors, and other defects are vital, because such leaks can cause life-threatening conditions, such as meningitis and intercranial infection.

1 Feb 2022

Families of Black patients found to have greater risk for dilated cardiomyopathy

Black patients diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) of unknown cause are more likely to have family members at risk of developing the heart muscle disease than families of white patients, according to results of a multi-site study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

1 Feb 2022

Neighborhood socioeconomic status associated with poorer patient outcomes after heart surgery

Patients with mitral valve disease who live in disadvantaged communities are more likely to experience complications and are at higher risk for death after surgery than those with higher socioeconomic status (SES), according to research presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

1 Feb 2022

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

A University of South Florida Health preclinical study offers molecular insight into how activated protein C (APC) may improve aging patients' tolerance to reperfusion injury – a potentially adverse effect of treatment for ischemic heart disease.

31 Jan 2022

Study reveals potential mechanism for iron accumulation in the aging brain

Breakdowns in regulatory mechanisms cause iron to build up in the brain as organisms grow older, increasing oxidative stress and causing cellular damage, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal eLife.

31 Jan 2022

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

Decreasing operating room (OR) availability by 15% helped a hospital address a 30% staff shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study being presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' ADVANCE 2022, the Anesthesiology Business Event.

30 Jan 2022

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation announces newest cohort of Fellows and Breakthrough Scientists

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has announced its newest cohort of Damon Runyon Fellows, 13 outstanding postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators.

29 Jan 2022

Weekly alcohol intake of less than 14 units still increases the risk of cardiovascular events

Drinking less than the UK's recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and cerebrovascular disease, according to new research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

29 Jan 2022

New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK

A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK.

28 Jan 2022

Study may pave the way for mechano-medical approaches to treating abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex and life-threatening vascular disease with high incidence worldwide. Termed the silent killer, most AAAs are asymptomatic, often going undetected until rupture, and involve a poorly understood set of mechanical and biochemical events.

28 Jan 2022

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Oral contraceptive use and tubal ligation linked with lower levels of biomarker for ovarian aging

Study finds abnormal link between autonomic and central nervous systems in patients with generalized anxiety disorder

Cognitive changes following major surgery not linked with changes in Alzheimer's-related biomarkers

Social isolation, loneliness increase cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women

America's system of care fails to meet the needs of traumatic brain injury survivors, say experts

Greater body fat found to be a risk factor for reduced cognitive function

Pictorial warnings could be a promising option to reduce purchases of sugary drinks for children

Childhood obesity more likely to be influenced by lifestyle factors than mother's BMI

Researchers discover why patients suffering with hypertension also have diabetes

New RNA therapies for the treatment of heart failure and organ fibrosis

Researchers develop a single-use sensor strip to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Families of Black patients found to have greater risk for dilated cardiomyopathy

Neighborhood socioeconomic status associated with poorer patient outcomes after heart surgery

Drugs derived from activated protein C may limit ischemia and reperfusion injury, study suggests

Study reveals potential mechanism for iron accumulation in the aging brain

Reducing OR availability by 15% helps address hospital staff shortage caused by the pandemic

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation announces newest cohort of Fellows and Breakthrough Scientists

Weekly alcohol intake of less than 14 units still increases the risk of cardiovascular events

New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK

Study may pave the way for mechano-medical approaches to treating abdominal aortic aneurysm

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