Posts by American Heart Association
Immunotherapy, steroids had positive outcomes in children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome
Treatment with antibodies purified from donated blood – immune globulin therapy – and steroids restored heart function in the majority of children with COVID-related …
Read Full ArticlePeople with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association provides an overview of the latest advances for treating people who have both coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleExtreme, high temperatures may double or triple heart-related deaths
When temperatures reach extremes of an average daily temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius), the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease may double or triple. …
Read Full ArticleIsoflavones, in tofu and plant-based foods, associated with lower heart disease risk
Eating tofu and foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones was associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women …
Read Full ArticleDrinks with added sugars linked to lipid imbalance, which increases cardiovascular risk
Drinking 12 ounces of sugary drinks more than once per day is linked to a greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels …
Read Full ArticleSpecific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to and predict the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), …
Read Full ArticleWearable brain stimulator could safely improve motor function after stroke
A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients, …
Read Full ArticleCocoa could bring sweet relief to walking pain for people with peripheral artery disease
Consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease …
Read Full ArticleHeart-healthy diets are naturally low in cholesterol and can help reduce cardiovascular risk
Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that replaces saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats remains good advice …
Read Full ArticleE-cigarettes take serious toll on heart health, not safer than traditional cigarettes
E-cigarette use takes a serious toll on heart health — a big concern given the high prevalence of e-cigarettes and perception of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, …
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