Amid ongoing debate about red meat’s role in human health, a new risk has emerged. Researchers have shown that a gut-bacterial byproduct of eating red meat and other animal products is linked to the development and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms – particularly in older men. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular disease, Age-Related, Gut Bacteria, Gut health, Blood, Blood Pressure| Heart Disease
When someone collapses from a heart attack, chances of survival fall 10% with every passing minute without defibrillation. Now, scientists from one of the most advanced healthcare hubs on the planet have come up with a novel way to reach cardiac arrest events faster – using food delivery riders as first responders. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:National Taiwan University, Delivery drone, Emergencies, cardiac+arrest, Heart attack, Cardi...| Heart Disease
The shingles vaccine is up to 97% effective in preventing the condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which inflames nerves and causes painful rashes. Now, a new metastudy says it may also be a big help in boosting cardiovascular health. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:Cardiovascular disease, Heart Disease, Heart attack, Vaccines, Shingles, Stroke| Heart Disease
A new study has found that, for most of us, the fiber we eat can protect our heart health, lowering the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke by up to 20%. It’s more evidence showing that a healthy gut leads to a healthy heart. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:Fiber, Cardiovascular, Heart Disease, Blood Pressure, Strokes, Monash University| Heart Disease
A new study has found that smoking marijuana and ingesting THC edibles over the long term can reduce blood vessel function at levels similar to those seen in cigarette smokers, posing a risk to heart health.| New Atlas
Research, treatments and medical innovations around a range of different heart disease conditions| New Atlas
In a massive international study, researchers identify four precise warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, and understanding these measurable risk factors could help people understand their vulnerabilities long before a health event.| New Atlas
A new drug that significantly lowers "stubborn" blood pressure is on the horizon, following the results of its Phase III clinical trial. The treatment, called baxdrostat, has been hailed as the most promising advance in hypertension management in decades, demonstrating the ability to help patients whose blood pressure remains dangerously high despite standard therapy. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:University College London, Blood Pressur...| Body and Mind
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (known as HFpEF), is the most common kind of heart failure, affecting millions globally. The heart still pumps, it just can't relax and fill appropriately. Think of it like a stiff balloon that won't stretch, blood backs up, pressure builds, and breathing becomes a struggle. Fluid can even pool in the lungs, belly, or legs. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:Heart Failure, Heart Disease, Obesity,...| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Neurons and glial cells are like dance partners in the brain, coordinating moves that shape how signals flow and how excitable neurons become. Astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells, can reshape themselves in response to various conditions, including high blood pressure. But the "how" behind this shape-shifting has remained a mystery. Continue Reading Category:Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind Tags:Blood Pressure, Brain, The Immune System| Body and Mind
