Cardiology
The study and town that changed the health of a generation
It's been 70 years since a small, middle-class community 23 miles west of Boston became the linchpin in helping to solve the mysteries of heart disease.
Oct 10, 2018
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News tagged with framingham heart study
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment
A new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status of individuals.
Oct 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
New research finds lung cancer risk drops substantially within five years of quitting
Just because you stopped smoking years ago doesn't mean you're out of the woods when it comes to developing lung cancer. That's the "bad" news. The good news is your risk of lung cancer drops substantially within five years ...
May 29, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Age, marital status, BMI and sleep associated with risk for dementia
Could your age, marital status, BMI (body mass index) and amount of sleep impact your risk for dementia?
May 8, 2018
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Health
Age-related decline in mid-back and low back muscle mass and quality is not associated with kyphosis
Researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, That National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's Framingham Heart Study and Boston University have found that poor back ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia trend shows later onset with fewer years of the disease
The diagnosis is one that a family never wants to hear: Your father has Alzheimer's disease. Your mother has stroke-related dementia.
Apr 23, 2018
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Cardiology
Bariatric surgery for severely obese teens may help prevent premature heart disease
Bariatric surgery is predicted to cut in half the risk of premature heart disease and stroke in teens with severe obesity, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention ...
Mar 23, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study reveals novel biomarkers for future dementia risk
Sudha Seshadri, M.D., founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, is co-leader and senior author on research announced March 6 that identifies novel ...
Mar 6, 2018
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Cardiology
Wearables could catch heart problems that elude your doctor
For years, Kathi Sigona felt like she had "a chest full of writhing worms in a bag."
Feb 16, 2018
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Cardiology
Drinking coffee may be associated with reduced risk of heart failure and stroke
Drinking coffee may be associated with a decreased risk of developing heart failure or having stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global ...
Nov 14, 2017
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