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Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101667A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleague

Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101667A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleague
Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the

Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamJianyi "Jay" Zhang. Credit: UABPathways to new treatments for heart failure take time—as long as four decades for two now accepted the
Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate

Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Antoni Shkraba from PexelsUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerate
New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first studies to attempt to treat early-stage heart failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary

New drug fails to improve diabetes-related heart failure

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first studies to attempt to treat early-stage heart failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary
Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo

Spironolactone, a blood pressure medication, may help reduce risk of new heart failure

byAmerican Heart AssociationSpironolactone 50 mg. Credit: Spirono/Wikimedia Commons,CC BYNew research found that the medication spironolactone, often prescribed for hypertension (high bloo
Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p

Childhood sedentariness found to accelerate premature vascular damage

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandIn 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light p
Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study shows that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

byRadiological Society of North AmericaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study shows that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing
Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often
Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi

Heart pump improves survival after severe heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImplantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survi
Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel

Two-medication combo pill lowered blood pressure among adults in India

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsMedication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally wel
Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester

Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Wester
Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

byAmerican College of CardiologyCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.065More time spent sitting, reclining or

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people

byAmerican College of CardiologyCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.065More time spent sitting, reclining or