Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

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Scientists provide novel insights into the effects of alternate day fasting on atherosclerosis

by Frontiers JournalsHepatocyte-specific overexpression of ATF3 attenuates the effects of ADF on atherosclerotic plaque formation. Credit: Frontiers JournalsAtherosclerosis is the major contributor to

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Dietary fiber critical in managing hypertension, international study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a global health concern, contributing to 19% of deaths worldwide. In aninternational revi

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Dietary fiber critical in managing hypertension, international study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a global health concern, contributing to 19% of deaths worldwide. In aninternational revi

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Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

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Mindfulness training reduces chance of unnecessary cesareans

by University of AmsterdamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA short, group-based mindfulness training for pregnant women and their partners reduces the chance of a medically unnecessary cesarean birth by

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Lasting benefits seen for cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator

by Elana GotkineReceipt of a cardiac-resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) offers long term benefit for patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, and a widened QRS complex, acc

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Lasting benefits seen for cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator

by Elana GotkineReceipt of a cardiac-resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) offers long term benefit for patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, and a widened QRS complex, acc

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Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

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Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

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Fluid dynamics plays a key role in predicting cardiovascular dangers

by George Washington UniversityCredit: Caroline Wild/George Washington UniversityAn arterial inflammatory disease called atherosclerosis is the United States' leading cause of death, but abou

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

Fluid dynamics plays a key role in predicting cardiovascular dangers

by George Washington UniversityCredit: Caroline Wild/George Washington UniversityAn arterial inflammatory disease called atherosclerosis is the United States' leading cause of death, but abou

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisThe AVEIR dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Credit: UC DavisUC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first t

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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisThe AVEIR dual chamber leadless pacemaker. Credit: UC DavisUC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first t

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Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

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Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

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New trial highlights promising intervention to reduce sitting and improve blood pressure in older adults

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Kaiser Permanente study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just

Updated on: March 30,2024 9

New trial highlights promising intervention to reduce sitting and improve blood pressure in older adults

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Kaiser Permanente study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

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Analysis finds almost half of US counties have no cardiologists despite higher prevalence of CV risk factors, mortality

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisparities in cardiovascular disease outcomes between urban and rural areas continue to widen, yet nearly half of U.S. counties

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