Monthly Archives: July 2023

A study published in Scientific Reports finds that dog ownership reduces the risk of cardiometabolic disease among US military veterans. Study: Dog ownership may promote cardiometabolic health in U.S. military veterans. Image Credit: MAKSYM CHUB/Shutterstock.com Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. PTSD has been found to […]

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, scientists investigated the association between constipation and cardiovascular events such as angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, and stroke, as well as hypertension among a representative population of elderly hospitalized patients in Australia. Study: Association of constipation with increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular events in elderly Australian […]

The syndrome can manifest itself in many ways, including seizures, the inability to form words or phrases, and hearing problems. About one in four children with the syndrome also develop cardiovascular problems, including cardiomyopathy.   Previous research suggests some patients who have 1p36 deletion syndrome lack a gene called PRDM16. This gene produces a protein […]

A new study from Aarhus University demonstrates that a protein known for treating cardiovascular diseases also affects a mechanism in the kidney that reabsorbs proteins. This finding could lead to new treatment options for chronic kidney disease. The new study is published in Kidney International in an article titled, “Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 targets […]