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Maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy can mitigate cardiovascular disease risk

Women with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce their risk by maintaining optimal heart health after pregnancy, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

22 Mar 2024

Ideal cardiovascular health in young adults slashes risk of heart, stroke, and kidney disease

An analysis of health data for nearly 4 million young adults in Korea found that those who had ideal cardiovascular health had about a 65% lower risk of developing heart disease, stroke or kidney disease later in life compared to people with low heart health scores, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

21 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys

A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Study explores nanoparticle-enhanced curcumin formulations, promising to significantly boost its health benefits including anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by improving bioavailability and bioactivity.

17 Mar 2024

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

A new study published in Nature explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in this population.

15 Mar 2024

Study highlights how bariatric surgery substantially improves heart health

Bariatric surgery may result in significant cardiometabolic improvements, particularly among younger, female, or white people and those without comorbidities, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

14 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

The effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) intake on weight, blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels among Lebanese individuals.

13 Mar 2024

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

12 Mar 2024

Spicing up health: How culinary herbs and spices may boost gut health through polyphenols

How regular polyphenol intake from diet affects gut microbiota composition in healthy adults.

12 Mar 2024

Study reveals alarming cholesterol levels among American Indian adolescents and young adults

Young American Indians, ages 15-39, had cholesterol levels more than two times higher than the general U.S. population, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Mar 2024