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Dec , 2023
Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian function appears to be particularly important during the early stages of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits accumulating on the inside of the arteries, making it harder for blood to […]

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Dec , 2023
Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

During reproductive age, poor nutrition quality increases obesity rates and, as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Dyslipidemia also impacts health, particularly among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In pregnant women, elevated triglycerides increase the risk of gestational diabetes, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and CVD […]

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Oct , 2023
New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers used blood and airway sampling of morbidly obese individuals and murine models to elucidate the mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population. Study: Obesity dysregulates the pulmonary antiviral immune response. Image Credit: Jarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock.com Background Their findings reveal that obesity induces deficits in […]

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Oct , 2023
A powerful combo for transforming body composition
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

A powerful combo for transforming body composition

Obesity and being overweight are associated with chronic medical conditions caused or worsened by metabolic dysfunction. This has given rise to multiple targeted interventions centered around lifestyle modifications and dietary changes. To date, little is known about how these interventions impact body composition. A new study in JAMA Network Open examines this aspect of non-pharmaceutical […]

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Oct , 2023
Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease. Prior to this study, scientists were unsure which factor -; […]

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Sep , 2023
Mental health support crucial for people with cardiovascular disease
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Mental health support crucial for people with cardiovascular disease

Positive mind and social connection key to recovering from cardiovascular disease Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of over 4 million people in Australia living with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is crucial to them avoiding further heart attacks or strokes. That’s the message this World Heart Day (Friday, September 29) from the Heart Foundation as it […]

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Sep , 2023
Stair climbing linked to reduced risk of heart disease, study finds
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Stair climbing linked to reduced risk of heart disease, study finds

Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Tulane University. The study, published in Atherosclerosis, found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. Atherosclerotic […]

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Sep , 2023
$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births). This rate not only exceeds the national average (17.4 in 2018), […]

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Sep , 2023
Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

In a community-based cohort study published in BMC Public Health, researchers studied how anthropometric measures like the waist-calf circumference ratio (WCR), waist circumference (WC), calf circumference (CC), and body mass index (BMI) are associated with cause-specific and all-cause mortality in elderly adults. They found that a lower CC and higher WCR are associated with an […]

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Sep , 2023
Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF
Tag: Cardiovascular Disease

Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers assessed the risk of hypertension and statin initiation in adults starting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) compared to those taking emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), using data from Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC). Study: Use of Tenofovir […]
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