cardiovascular-disease
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StatSmall 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 PostStudy 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.comUK 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.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govStudy 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…
nypost.comStudy 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.jpStudy 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 HeraldStudies 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy 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…