Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Plant flavonoid can significantly reduce blood pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. …
Read Full ArticleLower levels of lymphocyte blood cells may indicate increased risk of death
Lower levels of lymphocyte blood cells — a condition called lymphopenia — could be an early warning for future illness, …
Read Full ArticleBisphenol A replacement hinders heart function
Mouse study shows bisphenol A replacement, bisphenol S, can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure. …
Read Full ArticleTea drinkers live longer
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with longer and healthier life. …
Read Full ArticleHalf of women with heart failure get the wrong treatment
As many as 50 percent of women suffering from cardiac arrest are given insufficient treatment because heart failure was not caused by a heart attack. …
Read Full ArticleTime for a closer look at pyrethroid insecticides
Experts discuss the findings of a recent study linking exposure to pyrethroid insecticides and cardiovascular mortality. …
Read Full ArticleStudy finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity
Scientists demonstrate that the pleasure center of the brain that produces dopamine is linked to the brain’s biological clock that regulates daily physiological rhythms …
Read Full ArticleNew radiotracer offers opportunities for earlier intervention after heart attack
New PET radiotracer allows the detection of fibroblast activity after a heart attack before it causes permanent damage. …
Read Full ArticleOne-off genetic score can detect stroke risk from birth
Researchers have shown that genetic data obtained from a single blood draw or saliva sample can be used to identify individuals at a 3-fold increased risk of developing ischemic stroke …
Read Full ArticleCan good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?
A pioneering new study found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, healthy sleep patterns could help offset that risk. …
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