Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Genetic variants that protect against obesity could lead to new weight loss medicines
Around four million people in the UK carry genetic variants that protect them from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, …
Read Full ArticleHeart patch could limit muscle damage in heart attack aftermath
Researchers have designed a new type of adhesive patch that can be placed directly on the heart and may one day help to reduce the stretching of heart muscle that often occurs after a heart attack. …
Read Full ArticleDrug reduces risk of kidney failure in people with diabetes
A new landmark clinical trial shows that a drug lowers the risk of kidney failure by a third in people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. …
Read Full ArticleDiet rich in animal protein is associated with a greater risk of death
A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence. …
Read Full ArticleSubstituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease
Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new study …
Read Full ArticleNovel 5-minute workout improves blood pressure, may boost brain function
Could working out five minutes a day, without lifting a single weight or jogging a single step, reduce your heart attack risk, help you think more clearly and boost your sports performance? …
Read Full ArticleJust an hour of weekly walking staves off disability
Just one hour a week of brisk walking — as if you are late to an appointment or trying to make a train — staves off disability in older adults with arthritis pain, …
Read Full ArticleTrips to the toilet at night are a sign of high blood pressure
Trips to the toilet at night are a sign of high blood pressure, according to results from the Watari study …
Read Full ArticleNew technique shows promise for heart muscle regeneration
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, have developed an approach to regenerate heart muscle using stem cells. …
Read Full ArticleEating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of death
A new study out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that eating red and processed meats — even in small amounts — may increase the risk of death from all causes, …
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