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cardiovascular-disease
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Newsweekai7 hrs ago
AI Blood Test Estimates Risk of Six Cardiovascular Diseases but Remains Unvalidated
Researchers at The University of Hong Kong developed CardiOmicScore, an AI tool that analyzes a single blood sample to predict future cardiovascular conditions. The test detected warning signs up to 15 years before onset in high-risk individuals and outperformed standard genetic…
The Independentworld5 days ago
Canadian study estimates halving ultra-processed food intake could prevent up to 8,300 cardiovascular deaths but experts caution findings
A study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine calculated that ultra-processed foods accounted for 43 percent of daily energy intake among Canadian adults in 2015. Researchers linked this consumption to between 10,600 and 17,400 cardiovascular disease deaths in…
ai6 days ago
AI Tool Predicts Patient Risk for 348 Diseases Using Medical Records
Researchers from two Boston hospitals created an algorithm that analyzes electronic health records and genetic data to forecast disease likelihood. The system outperformed several existing online calculators for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
theconversation.comworld9 days ago
Rural Cardiovascular Deaths Rose 8.3 Percent From 2019 to 2022, Urban Deaths Rose 3.6 Percent
@NBCNews reported that cardiovascular mortality increased faster in rural areas than urban ones between 2010 and 2022. Working-age adults saw rising death rates while older groups saw declines. The gap widened after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020.
theconversation.comfinance19 days ago
Study: Statins and blood pressure drugs close heart-risk gaps for obese adults over 40 but younger adults still show higher readings
GB News reported that a Lancet study of nearly one million adults found medication use has closed cardiovascular gaps between obese and normal-weight people aged 40 and older. Younger adults with obesity still show higher risks.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld19 days ago
Study Finds Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Levels Similar in Obese and Normal-Weight Adults Over 40
A study of nearly one million adults across seven countries found that cholesterol and blood pressure differences between people with obesity and those with normal BMI have narrowed or disappeared among those aged 40 and over. The convergence is attributed to greater use of stati…
New York Postworld24 days ago
2024-2025 COVID Vaccine Linked to Lower Heart Event Risk in Veterans
A study of more than one million U.S. veterans found the latest COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a 37.7 percent reduction in COVID-related major cardiovascular events. The observational research compared veterans who received both COVID and flu shots with those who received o…
earther.gizmodo.comscience32 days ago
French Study Links Eight Food Preservatives to Higher Hypertension Risk
Researchers tracked 112,395 adults for seven to eight years and found higher intakes of specific additives tied to increased cardiovascular risks.
Nbc Newsscience37 days ago
Pulse pressure linked to higher dementia death risk in study
A study of nearly 9,000 adults found that higher genetic risk for elevated pulse pressure corresponded to a 16% increase in dementia-related death. Pulse pressure measures arterial stiffness and is calculated as the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure reading…
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Small Trial Tests Stem Cell Heart Patch in Advanced Heart Failure Patients
A small trial found that BioVAT patches made from induced pluripotent stem cells thickened heart walls and increased pumping ability in patients with advanced heart failure. Researchers described the result as a very good first step.
New York Postworld58 days ago
Study Finds Cardiovascular Health Scores Decline During Perimenopause
A study of more than 9,200 women found average cardiovascular health scores fell from 73.3 before menopause to 69.1 during perimenopause. Researchers described perimenopause as a period when women could act on risk factors.
link.springer.comscience62 days ago
UK Biobank Study Links Higher Exercise Intensity to Greater Heart Protection
A new analysis of UK Biobank data found that exercise exceeding current public health guidelines was associated with additional cardiovascular benefits. The findings come from a large population cohort tracked over multiple years.
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ncbi.nlm.nih.govworld62 days ago
Study links higher exercise volumes to greater heart protection
A new analysis of UK Biobank data shows adults who logged 560 to 610 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity weekly cut cardiovascular event risk by 30 percent or more. Current guidelines recommend 150 minutes per week. Researchers say optimal heart protection may require substa…
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nypost.comworld62 days ago
Study Suggests Higher Weekly Exercise Target for Heart Health
New research published Tuesday recommends adults perform 560 to 610 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week to achieve substantial reductions in cardiovascular risk. The findings come from analysis of data collected from more than 17,000 UK residents.
japantimes.co.jpscience62 days ago
Study Finds Least Fit Adults Need 30-50 Extra Minutes of Weekly Exercise
A study of more than 17,000 British adults found that people with the lowest fitness levels required 30-50 minutes more moderate to vigorous exercise each week to achieve the same cardiovascular risk reduction as the fittest participants. The research tracked participants for an…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld64 days ago
Studies Link Dog Ownership to Lower Mortality Risk
Research indicates dog owners have a lower risk of death from any cause compared with non-owners. The association appears strongest among people with prior heart conditions and those living alone.
america.cgtn.comworld84 days ago
Study Links Extreme Weather Events to Modest Increases in Cardiovascular Disease Burden in Chinese Cities
A new study links extreme heat, cold, and heavy rain to higher cardiovascular disease burdens in 157 Chinese cities from 2015 to 2020. Risks rose notably with temperatures above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit and heavy rainfall. Vulnerable groups include younger people, smokers, and th…
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Study Links Clonal Hematopoiesis to Accelerated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth
A recent study found that clonal hematopoiesis, involving mutations in blood stem cells, is associated with faster expansion of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Researchers identified a mechanism where mutated cells lead to destructive immune responses in the aorta. The findings sugge…
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