Low-fat or low-carb? Butter or margarine? Avocado oil or coconut oil? Bombarded with contradictory media reports on the ever-changing landscape of nutrition research, it’s difficult for anyone to know which fats and other foods they should eat, and in what quantities. We know that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death globally and a leading...
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South Asians with family history of heart disease at greater risk
New research by UT Southwestern cardiologists shows that people of South Asian descent with a family history of coronary heart disease are significantly more likely to have high levels of calcium buildup in their arteries – an indicator of higher risk for heart attacks. The findings, appearing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging,...
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‘Phenomenal’ pill slashes the risk of death from heart disease by 22% and could save millions of lives, ‘ground-breaking’ trial finds
Rivaroxaban slashes the risk of death when taken with aspirin, scientists found Their exciting findings were based on results of a trial involving 27,000 patients The test, conducted in 33 countries, has since been halted following the results A ‘phenomenal’ pill taken twice a day could protect millions of heart disease patients from an early...
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Ibuprofen health warning: Cheap painkiller raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure in arthritis sufferers
The painkiller is available in corner shops, supermarkets and petrol stations Swiss researchers found it had a more profound effect than similar medications The scientists warned the results are worrying for the arthritis-prone elderly Arthritis sufferers are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke if they take ibuprofen to dampen their pain, a study...
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Vegetable pigment may reduce inflammation in heart disease patients
A new study finds that lutein, a compound that gives egg yolk and some plants their color, can reduce chronic inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease. Researchers have recently found that lutein, a compound found in egg yolk, can reduce inflammation levels among patients with heart disease....
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Cardiac stem cells from heart disease patients may be harmful
Patients with severe and end-stage heart failure have few treatment options available to them apart from transplants and “miraculous” stem cell therapy. But a new Tel Aviv University study finds that stem cell therapy may, in fact, harm heart disease patients. The research, led by Prof. Jonathan Leor of TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and...
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Traditional Chinese medicine may benefit some heart disease patients
Traditional Chinese medicine might be effective as a complement or alternative to traditional Western medicine for primary and secondary prevention of heart disease, according to a state of the art review paper published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, and despite advances...
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An inexpensive first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes may also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes
An inexpensive first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes may also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes, according to a new global trial led by the University of Glasgow. The REMOVAL trial’s results, announced today at the American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions conference in San Diego, and published in the journal The Lancet...
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Pricey New Cholesterol Drug’s Effect On Heart Disease Is More Modest Than Hoped
Another cardiology meeting, another big prevention trial – and questions abound. People at risk for cardiovascular disease will be wondering about the implications for them. So are the doctors. New trials take some time to digest – and yet our news cycle wants quick, succinct answers. Sometimes it is not an easy call. So here...
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Abdominal fat may cause type 2 diabetes, heart disease
Researchers have found that abdominal fat may either cause or relate to the cause of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. People who are genetically at a greater risk of having a higher waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index are likely to have an increased risk of developing these conditions. Fat buildup around...