Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Extreme, 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 ArticleStents and surgery no better than medication and lifestyle changes at reducing heart attack risk
Invasive procedures such as bypass surgery and stenting are no better at reducing the risk for heart attack and death in patients with stable ischemic heart disease than medication and lifestyle changes alone. …
Read Full ArticleCOVID-19 alert: Heart and kidney patients should keep taking their medicines
A new report asserts there is no credible evidence that treatment with renin-angiotensin system blockers might increase the risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleCOVID-19 linked to cardiac injury, worse outcomes for patients with heart conditions
COVID-19 can have fatal consequences for people with underlying cardiovascular disease and cause cardiac injury even in patients without underlying heart conditions, …
Read Full ArticleHow trans fats assist cell death
Some trans fats enhance a pathway inside the cell that leads to cell death; drugs targeting this mechanism could help address diseases associated with these fats. …
Read Full ArticlePast your bedtime? Inconsistency may increase risk to cardiovascular health
A new study shows that whether or not you go to bed on time could have an effect on your cardiovascular health. …
Read Full ArticleA new diet-associated gut-microbe metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease
Researchers have identified a gut microbe generated byproduct – phenylacetylglutamine (PAG) – that is linked to development of cardiovascular disease …
Read Full ArticleIrregular sleep may increase risk of cardiovascular events
Irregular sleep patterns could cause more than two-fold increase in cardiovascular risk. …
Read Full ArticleDrug shows promise in reducing deadly brain swelling after stroke
Cases of potentially deadly brain damage as a result of stroke could be reduced by an innovative experimental treatment that targets a pathway involved in brain swelling. …
Read Full ArticleOmega-3 fats do not protect against cancer
Two systematic reviews find that omega 3 supplements may slightly reduce coronary heart disease mortality and events, but slightly increase risk of prostate cancer. …
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