Genetics
Unlocking the mysteries of a heart disease trigger
As the body ages, it is normal for changes in cells to occur.
Feb 1, 2024
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News tagged with cardiovascular disease risk
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Female reproductive milestones may be risk factors for diabetes and high cholesterol later in life
A new review of available evidence led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that female reproductive characteristics may be overlooked as risk factors that contribute to later metabolic dysfunction.
Jan 26, 2024
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Cardiology
Analysis finds biomarkers that improve prediction accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. The analysis, conducted by 23 experts ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Cardiology
Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined
Heart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.
Jan 24, 2024
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Health
Research shows irregular sleep rhythm challenges the health of middle-aged people
According to recent research, an irregular sleep rhythm is associated with poorer cardiovascular health in middle-aged people. Inconsistent bedtimes appear to particularly increase waist circumference. The results are revealed ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu, COVID are spreading: Protect your heart say doctors
Flu and COVID are sweeping across the country, posing a particular hazard to people at risk for heart disease. These respiratory infections can trigger heart complications from fever, dehydration and inflammation, experts ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Cardiology
Air pollutants can affect cardiometabolic health even at low levels, but diet may mitigate the outcomes
Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study. The main pollutant affecting these risk factors was particulate matter, ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Cardiology
Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease
More than half of adults living in the U.S. label themselves as "mouth breathers"—breathing primarily through an open mouth. However, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Cardiology
New program for psoriasis patients highlights cardiovascular risk
Almost 30% of the patients in a pilot program for those with psoriasis that was devised by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania were identified as having undiagnosed, elevated ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Health
Waking up to your phone alarm could be putting you at risk
Your morning alarm clock might not just be annoying. It could be raising your blood pressure, putting you at greater risk for adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart attack, according to new research from ...
Dec 19, 2023
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