Kidney disease is a major cause of cardiovascular deaths
A new analysis indicates that by 2013, cardiovascular deaths attributed to reduced kidney function outnumbered kidney failure deaths throughout the world. The findings, which appear in an upcoming...
View ArticleResearcher studying air pollution and risk for heart attack and stroke
In a report released in 2016, the World Health Organization revealed that more than 90 percent of the world's population live in areas with high levels of air pollution, and that every year, close to...
View ArticleOver 20 percent of maternal mortality in illinois due to CVD
(HealthDay)—More than one in five maternal deaths in Illinois in 2002 to 2011 were attributable to cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
View ArticleImproving the health of fragile tribes in Malaysia
Genetic studies on Malaysia's Orang Asli peoples could lead to tailored medical advice that is more appropriate for their unique makeup.
View ArticleGolden years are longer and healthier for those with good heart health in...
People with no major heart disease risk factors in middle age live longer and stay healthy far longer than others, according to a 40-year study reported in the American Heart Association's journal...
View ArticleSocial smoking carries same heart-disease risks as everyday habit
Social smokers' risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol is identical to those who light up every day, new research has found.
View ArticlePhysical activity rather than sedentary behaviour affects the risk of mortality
It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, the extent of physical activity is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in...
View ArticleChildhood bullying linked to health risks in adulthood
Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood, according to a study published in Psychological...
View ArticleImproved care of osteoarthritis may help improve older patients' mobility
In a large study of individuals aged ≥55 years, hip and knee osteoarthritis was the greatest contributor to difficulty walking, and the effect increased with more hips and knees affected by...
View ArticleSleep apnea and insomnia in African-Americans goes undiagnosed
African Americans with sleep apnea and insomnia are rarely diagnosed with either problem, even when the severity of the two sleep disorders are likely to affect their health, according to new research...
View ArticlePreterm birth linked to higher risk of heart failure
Babies born preterm run a higher risk of heart failure during childhood and adolescence than those born at full term, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report. The registry-based study is...
View ArticleObesity can cause cardiovascular ill-health, even in the young
Higher than normal body mass index (BMI) is known to lead to cardiovascular ill-health in mid-to-late life, but there has been limited investigation of its effect in young, apparently healthy, adults....
View ArticleHalf of adults with anxiety or depression report chronic pain
In a survey of adults with anxiety or a mood disorder like depression or bipolar disorder, about half reported experiencing chronic pain, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman...
View ArticleBreastfeeding may reduce a mother's heart attack and stroke risk
Breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, it may also reduce a mother's risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life, according to new research published in of the Journal of the American...
View ArticleAfrican-Americans with healthier lifestyles had lower risk of high blood...
Among African Americans, small health improvements were associated with lower risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension....
View ArticleMid-teen years may be a tipping point for cardiovascular health
If young people can get on top of weight issues before their mid-teen years, they will be less likely to face cardiovascular health issues later in life, a new study at MCRI has found.
View ArticleExposure to cardiovascular risk factors linked with arterial distensibility...
The longitudinal study on children and adolescents conducted by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, is unique worldwide. The study...
View ArticleNew handheld scanner to give instant heart disease diagnosis
With worldwide cardiovascular deaths at an all-time high, European scientists have developed a new handheld scanner that can read your heart's vital signs like a supermarket barcode reader can scan...
View ArticleGut bacteria can help to predict how the body will respond to fatty foods
Chemical signatures from gut bacteria which show up in urine can be used to predict how the body will respond to a 'junk' diet.
View ArticleHappiness can affect physical health
A new review indicates that subjective well-being—factors such as life satisfaction and enjoyment of life—can influence physical health. The review's investigators also examine why this is so and...
View Article