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Protein regulating inflammation in atherosclerosis identified
The protein CARD8 regulates several inflammatory proteins in people with atherosclerosis. This is shown in a new study by Örebro researchers published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports.
Nov 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
RAS inhibitors not linked to increased risk of death from COVID-19
Concerns have been raised that the use of a common group of medications called RAS inhibitors could facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection, impact COVID-19 disease severity and worsen prognosis. However, in a new nationwide registry-based ...
Nov 27, 2020
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Quick bursts of exercise can help diabetics' hearts
(HealthDay)—Frequent, short exercise sessions may be better for diabetes patients' blood vessels than longer and fewer workouts, and that may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study.
Nov 26, 2020
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Low-cost population-wide salt reduction strategies could save lives
Reducing salt consumption at population levels is a cost-effective strategy to combat high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in Africa according to new Griffith University-led research.
Nov 26, 2020
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High blood pressure in midlife is linked to increased brain damage in later life
Higher than normal blood pressure is linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly, according to a new study published today in the European Heart Journal.
Nov 26, 2020
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Diet, exercise and a push in the right direction can reduce cardiovascular disease
Eating right and exercising are key to staving off the risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke and is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on the latest recommendations ...
Nov 25, 2020
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Stroke deaths up in Germany during virus shutdown, study shows
More people than usual died from strokes during Germany's spring coronavirus lockdown, a study by health insurer AOK showed Wednesday, blaming fears about going to hospital.
Nov 25, 2020
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Heart structure may play role in stroke risk disparities between Black and white people
Researchers have found that differences in the left atrium in the hearts of Black people and white people may play a role in risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the November 25, 2020, online issue of Neurology, ...
Nov 25, 2020
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What is COVID doing to our hearts?
Cardiologist Nisha Parikh, M.D., MPH, discusses what we know so far about COVID-19's impact on the body's cardiovascular system, from affecting the heart's rhythm to impairing its ability to pump blood throughout the body.
Nov 25, 2020
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Teens' ultra-processed diet puts their hearts at risk
If you think the teenagers in your life have been eating a lot of unhealthy food—you're probably right.
Nov 25, 2020
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Treatment shows reduction in heart failure after myocardial infarction
While there are therapies to aid in overall heart health, there are very few preventative therapies for heart failure after a significant heart attack, a serious condition that has a very significant mortality. However, researchers ...
Nov 24, 2020
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For better heart health, step to it, pair of studies say
If you're sitting down, the findings of two major new studies led by University at Buffalo researchers are likely to get you moving.
Nov 24, 2020
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Less sedentary time reduces heart failure risk for older women
Even with regular physical activity, older women (ages 50-79) who spend more waking hours in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting or lying down, have an increased risk of heart failure serious enough to require hospitalization, ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Act now to meet global heart disease targets
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in Europe, and World Health Organization (WHO) heart disease goals will not be achieved by 2025 unless urgent action is taken. That is the finding of a European ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Scoring system improves screening for 'dual' heart disease
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common heart valve defects. Its prevalence increases with age and it often requires treatment. As well as conventional valve replacement involving open-heart surgery, a less invasive procedure ...
Nov 24, 2020
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AHA meeting addresses latest research, COVID-19, health care disparities
(HealthDay)—Fresh takes on the efficacy of fish oil and vitamin D, new treatments for heart failure patients, the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, and structural racism as a driver of health disparity were just a few ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Pre-treating progenitor cells with protein-activator slows progression of atherosclerosis
A new treatment for atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, may be on the horizon, according to a study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM). The study demonstrates how injecting ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Green Mediterranean ('green Med') diet may be even better for health
A green Mediterranean ('green Med') diet, containing even more plant matter and very little red meat or poultry, may be even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional version—at least in men—suggests ...
Nov 23, 2020
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Targeting calcium overload could improve stroke outcomes, research suggests
Excessive calcium contributes to harmful inflammation in ischemic stroke, and targeting it may provide doctors with a new way to improve patient outcomes, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.
Nov 23, 2020
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Long-term survival after heart attack could hinge on where you live
Having a heart attack before your 50th birthday is bad enough. But new research shows if you also live in a poor neighborhood, your chances of dying within a decade of that heart attack are higher.
Nov 23, 2020
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