Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
Scientists reliably predict people’s age by measuring proteins in blood
Scientists identify age-related quantitative changes in blood proteins that reliably predict people’s age. …
Read Full ArticleAir pollution linked with new causes of hospital admissions
Hospitalizations for several common diseases have been linked for the first time with short-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5). …
Read Full ArticleExtra virgin olive oil staves off multiple forms of dementia in mice
New findings suggest extra virgin olive oil can defend against a specific type of mental decline linked to tauopathy known as frontotemporal dementia. …
Read Full ArticleExposure to particulate matter pollution linked to brain atrophy, memory decline
Women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution experienced greater declines in memory and more Alzheimer’s-like brain atrophy …
Read Full ArticleWearable tracker study links insufficient sleep to biological aging and cardiovascular disease risk
Study using wearable trackers links insufficient sleep to an increased rate of biological aging and cardiovascular disease …
Read Full ArticleE-cigarettes take serious toll on heart health, not safer than traditional cigarettes
E-cigarette use takes a serious toll on heart health — a big concern given the high prevalence of e-cigarettes and perception of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, …
Read Full ArticleDaylight Saving Time has long-term effects on health
The annual transition to and from daylight saving time (DST) has clinical implications that last longer than the days where clocks “fall back” or “spring forward.” …
Read Full ArticleStudy identifies role of specific gene in hardening of blood vessel walls
A new study implicates a specific gene – HDAC9 – in the calcification of the human aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body. …
Read Full ArticleOne avocado a day helps lower ‘bad’ cholesterol for heart healthy benefits
New research suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at bay. …
Read Full ArticleHigh fiber, yogurt diet associated with lower lung cancer risk
A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, …
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