Heart attacks and strokes arising from atherosclerosis, which is driven by the accumulation of lipids in the inner linings of arteries, are responsible for about one third of deaths worldwide. Accordingly, atherosclerosis is the focus of intense research aimed at the development of novel effective treatments. A team of researchers from MedUni Vienna has now […]
Monthly Archives: July 2023
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Research from San Diego State University, presented at Nutrition 2023, has shown that daily strawberry consumption leads to enhanced cognitive function, reduced blood pressure, and higher antioxidant capacity. This study strengthens previous evidence highlighting the cognitive and cardiovascular benefits of strawberries in the diet. Strawberry intake is also associated with improved cardiometabolic health. Daily strawberry […]
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MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – On Friday, you have the chance to support those in need of blood donations, and help a local family carry on its mission of honoring the memory of their late son. The Artz family is teaming up with Vitalant once again for the Nathan Artz Memorial Blood Drive. Nathan died in […]
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ACC Latin America 2023 brings together experts to discuss latest practices in cardiovascular care
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología (ASOCAR) will host ACC Latin America 2023 Together With Asociación Costarricense de Cardiología on August 11-12 in San José, Costa Rica. The innovative educational experience brings together global experts to discuss, share and critique the latest in cardiovascular prevention to improve the heart […]
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Late-life Depression: Better CV Health Reduces the Risk – Major Depressive Disorder: Contemporary Approaches
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While vascular risk factors are thought to play a causal role in late-life depression, data on the connection between cardiovascular health and depressive symptoms are sparse. However, a new prospective study published in JAMA Psychiatry offers new insights, reporting on patients followed for both cardiovascular health and depressive symptoms over 19 years.1 The Bottom Line […]
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The American Red Cross has opened a new state-of-the-art blood donation site at 622 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg to better serve the Northwest suburbs. Each day, the Red Cross needs about 12,500 blood donations to meet the needs of patients at roughly 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. The Red Cross is […]
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Blood flows from Russell Johnson, of Highland, as he donates blood at the American Red Cross Donation Center in Orem on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Russell Johnson, of Highland, donates blood at the American Red Cross Donation Center in Orem on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Red Cross Shark Week ends Monday July 31. Courtesy Red […]
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Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan said the rules of her sport must be changed following her disqualification for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova at the World Fencing Championships in Milan, Italy. Kharlan, a four-time world champion and Olympic medalist, won the individual saber bout on July 27 by a score of 15-7 over […]
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July 28, 2023 3 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Khera A. Session 8: Novel Approaches to Opportunistic Screening. Presented at: American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention; July 21-23, 2023; Arlington, Texas. Disclosures: Khera reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted […]