Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Researchers develop first contactless cardiac arrest detection system for smart speakers
Researchers have developed a smart speaker-based tool to monitor people for cardiac arrest while they’re asleep without touching them. …
Read Full ArticleHigher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age may indicate higher risk for future heart problems
Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age were associated with structural heart abnormalities linked to future heart failure, …
Read Full ArticleIncreasing red meat consumption linked with higher risk of premature death
People who increased their daily servings of red meat over an eight-year period were more likely to die during the subsequent eight years …
Read Full ArticleCause of hardening of the arteries — and potential treatment — identified
A team of UK scientists have identified the mechanism behind hardening of the arteries and shown in animal studies that a generic medication normally used to treat acne could be an effective treatment …
Read Full ArticleThree public health interventions could prevent 94 million premature deaths
A worldwide effort to lower people’s blood pressure, cut their sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet could dramatically reduce the incidence of premature death …
Read Full ArticleLarge international study finds diabetes drug cuts cardiovascular and kidney problems
A clinical trial that followed more than 9,900 people in 24 countries has found that the drug dulaglutide reduced cardiovascular events and kidney problems …
Read Full ArticleMillions of cardiovascular deaths attributed to not eating enough fruits and vegetables
Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes …
Read Full ArticleResearchers spot mutations that crop up in normal cells as we age
Analyzing RNA sequencing data pinpoints ‘somatic clones,’ including some harboring cancer mutations, in many types of normal tissue. …
Read Full ArticleNovel insights into cholesterol regulation may lead to new therapies for heart disease
In a landmark study, scientists discovered what makes white blood cell counts spike in individuals who have high cholesterol, possibly leading to new therapies …
Read Full ArticleRed and white meats are equally bad for cholesterol
Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, …
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