Technology’s impact on heart health: Welcome back to “The Science Of Health”, ABP Live’s weekly health column. Last week, we discussed the role played by technology in improving the accessibility and affordability of rural healthcare in India. This week, we explain how technology impacts heart health, and how the use of everyday electronic gadgets such […]
Despite the high consumption of fermented foods and beverages worldwide, their role in a healthy diet is still up for debate. Some fermented beverages have been demonstrated to protect against cardiovascular disease, but many aspects of the effects of fermented foods on cardiovascular health are uncertain. Better-designed studies are warranted. The plant-based Mediterranean, vegetarian and […]
Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of premature retirement. However, the relationship between CVD risk factors and workforce participation is not well known. We studied the relationship between midlife CVD risk, age at retirement, work-loss years, and survival in retirement. Middle-aged Finnish men (initial n = 3490, mean age = 47.8 years) were assessed for CVD […]
The moments before Jennifer Donner’s heart attack were remarkably normal: She was at home preparing for a meeting. When she felt sudden heat in her chest, Jennifer asked her daughter to drive her to the hospital. This quick reaction time might have saved her life. “I remember getting out of the car and going through […]
October 02, 2023 2 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Bares SH, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2023;doi:10.1093/cid/ciad545. Disclosures: Bares reports receiving research grants to her institution from Janssen and ViiV Health Care, as well as scientific advisory to Gilead Sciences. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO […]
With every pump of our heart, blood courses through our arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients through our body. But as we age, blood vessels can stiffen, blockages can build up, and the system may become prone to inflammation, resulting in increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and other cardiac dysfunction. Genetics, our […]
Newark, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brainy Insights estimates that the global thrombectomy devices market will grow from USD 1.52 Billion in 2022 to USD 2.7 Billion by 2032. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of thrombectomy techniques, telemedicine, and remote consultations in health care. By expanding thrombectomy services to undеrsеrvеd or remote […]
By far the greatest predictor of cardiovascular disease over 10 years is age. Photo / Getty Images Question: My husband has researched LDL cholesterol (Nutrition, August 19) and says we’re not getting the whole story. Apparently, there is bad and “not so bad” LDL, but blood tests give only one result unless Advertisement Advertise with NZME.
With new tools and approaches comes broader opportunity to benefit patients. Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases are responsible for nearly 18 million deaths worldwide each year and represent a huge burden for individuals and society. Our cardiovascular and metabolic disease researchers are developing a diverse portfolio of approaches to prevent, slow, or reverse these conditions. Super-resolution […]
A monthly dose of the vitamin was found to lower the incidence of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Supplementation of vitamin D in older people might lower their risk of cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction, a study has found. A once-a-month supplement of vitamin D3 containing 60,000 international units (IU) could decrease the rate of […]