Cardiology
New treatment potential for heart attack sufferers
New hope in the fight against cardiovascular disease has arrived, following breakthrough research identifying a pigment in our bile which could protect us.
Nov 25, 2015
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News tagged with cardiovascular function
Cardiology
Cocoa flavanols lower blood pressure and increase blood vessel function in healthy people
Two recently published studies in the journals Age and the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) demonstrate that consuming cocoa flavanols improves cardiovascular function and lessens the burden on the heart that comes with ...
Sep 10, 2015
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Cardiology
Testing testosterone: Trial finds no link to hardening of the arteries
Testosterone sales have grown rapidly over the last decade, but few studies have examined the long-term effects of taking testosterone on cardiovascular health and other important outcomes. This week, investigators from Brigham ...
Aug 11, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Exercise boosts obese kids' heart health
(HealthDay)—When obese kids get moving, their cardiovascular health quickly improves even if they don't lose weight, a new review finds.
Aug 10, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney impairment decreases blood flow to the brain, boosting risk of brain disorders
Impaired kidney function may lead to decreased blood flow to the brain, and ultimately to the occurrence of stroke or dementia. The findings, which come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American ...
Aug 6, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Byproduct of intestinal bacteria may jeopardize heart health in kidney disease patients
In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), atherosclerosis is exceedingly common and contributes to the development of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in this group. New research suggests that an organic ...
Jul 30, 2015
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Cardiology
A reinforced cylinder leads to fewer repeat surgeries for children born with heart defect
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital defect in which the left side of the heart does not develop properly, impairing normal circulation. A series of surgeries can help restore heart function. A new study ...
Jun 23, 2015
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Cardiology
A fuse of cardiovascular diseases
A promising biomarker for the severity of age-related white matter changes (ARWMCs) and endothelial function was evaluated at Hiroshima University, Japan. The relationship between this biomarker, the telomeric 3'-overhang ...
Jun 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fatty acids supplements help offset inflammation
Taking a fatty acid supplement can help reduce inflammation for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), research has found.
Jun 15, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Measuring kidney health could better predict heart disease risk
Simple measures of kidney function and damage may be just as good at predicting who is at risk for heart failure and death from heart attack and stroke as traditional tests of cholesterol levels and blood pressure, new Johns ...
May 29, 2015
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