Migraine as a risk marker for stroke and heart attack
Women who suffer from migraine headaches have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life. A team of researchers led by Prof. Tobias Kurth, Head of the Institute of...
View ArticleDoes inflammation contribute to premenstrual symptoms?
Women with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) including mood swings, weight gain/bloating, and abdominal cramps/back pain have elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation...
View ArticleExtra 1000 steps a day benefit children with type 1 diabetes
Keeping count of daily steps and boosting physical activity can really pay off for children with type 1 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Adelaide and the Women's and...
View ArticleElectric assist bikes provide meaningful exercise, cardiovascular benefits...
A new University of Colorado Boulder study shows that using an electrically-powered bicycle on a regular basis can provide riders with an effective workout while improving some aspects of...
View ArticleRace influences how anger impacts cardiovascular health
Hostility and anger have been shown to be bad for us, particularly for our cardiovascular health, but a new University of Michigan study finds that it may not be an equal threat across all groups.
View ArticleAdults born with heart disease have increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Children born with heart disease have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes after age 30, according to a new study.
View ArticleSoy may help protect women with PCOS from diabetes, heart disease
Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a common cause of female infertility—may be able to improve their metabolic and cardiovascular health by consuming soy isoflavones, according to a new...
View ArticleFDA commissioner discusses future of cardiovascular medicine
Advances in technology coupled with an increased use of social media and personal devices could offer new possibilities for treating patients and improving outcomes, but the new approaches must be...
View ArticleChildren score low on cardiovascular health measures
Proactive strategies for promoting good heart health should begin at birth, yet most American children do not meet the American Heart Association's definition of ideal childhood cardiovascular health,...
View ArticleStubborn inequities in heart health persist for some African Americans in the...
Though mortality from heart disease is decreasing, some groups are at increased risk for developing heart disease, including African Americans in the southeastern U.S. Nearly 44 percent of all African...
View ArticleRecently approved cholesterol medication not cost-effective; could...
Although the recently FDA approved cholesterol-lowering drugs, PCSK9 inhibitors, could substantially reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths, they would not be cost-effective for use...
View ArticleUnderstanding the fate of food
What exactly happens as we digest food and what are the implications for our health? Answering these questions will help design healthier foods that could curb the rising rates of obesity, diabetes and...
View ArticleDiet, exercise, both: All work equally to protect heart health, study finds
Which works better to improve the cardiovascular health of those who are overweight - dieting, exercise or a combination of both? A Saint Louis University study finds it doesn't matter which strategy...
View ArticleResearchers release global sleep apnoea study
The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), does not reduce recurrent strokes and heart...
View ArticleOlder MI survivors have high event risk over long term
(HealthDay)—Older myocardial infarction (MI) survivors have long-term elevated risks of mortality and cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Cardiovascular Therapeutics.
View ArticleSix-day clinical trial finds integrative medicine program alters blood serum
In a novel controlled clinical trial, participants in a six-day Ayurvedic-based well-being program that featured a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga and massages experienced measurable decreases in a...
View ArticleFaith-based program is an effective tool for cardiovascular disease...
HeartSmarts, a faith-based community education and outreach program, is an effective method for teaching underserved communities about heart health in New York City, according to a study published in...
View ArticleBlack Americans may be more resilient to stress than white Americans
White Americans live on average 3.6 years longer than black Americans. If you look only at men, the difference becomes 4.4 years.
View ArticleStudy questions benefits of testosterone replacement for 'low T'
The prescription of testosterone supplementation for cardiovascular health, sexual function, physical function, mood, or cognitive function in men with "low T" is not supported by clinical trials data,...
View ArticleResearchers mine Twitter for cardiovascular disease research
For years, marketers and other commercial data-miners have been using Twitter's vast database of "tweets" to gauge consumer attitudes and track events. Now medical researchers are getting in on the...
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