Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Asthma does not seem to increase the severity of COVID-19
Researchers say further study is needed but those with the chronic respiratory disease don’t appear to be at a higher risk of getting extremely ill or dying from COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleWhy do arteries age? Study explores link to gut bacteria, diet
TMAO, a byproduct of red meat metabolism, damages our arteries, and may play a key role in boosting risk of heart disease as we get older. …
Read Full ArticleA vaccine targeting aged cells mitigates metabolic disorders in obese mice
Researchers develop a novel vaccine that removes senescent immune cells from the body to improve obesity-induced metabolic disorders. …
Read Full ArticleExcessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits
Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health. …
Read Full ArticleFemales use anti-inflammatory T cells to keep their blood pressure down
New study shows that females are better able to keep their blood pressure down by increasing levels of regulatory T cells (Tregs) that selectively dial back inflammation. …
Read Full ArticleAir pollution major risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of country income
Long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and death. …
Read Full ArticleUrine test reveals quality of your diet and whether it’s the best fit for your body
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s unique urine ‘fingerprint’. …
Read Full ArticleGut microbes might manage your cholesterol
Researchers discover mysterious bacteria that break down cholesterol in the gut. …
Read Full ArticlePremature epigenomic aging acts like a ‘sleeper cell’ that is awaken by Western-style diet
A new study found that even brief exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals while the liver is developing, prematurely aged the liver epigenome and caused metabolic dysfunction in adulthood. …
Read Full ArticleBlood cholesterol levels dropping in Western nations but rising in Asia
According to a new global study, blood cholesterol levels are declining sharply in western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations – particularly in Asia. …
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