Compound heatwaves linked to increased cardiac deaths
Cardiac deaths increase significantly during compound heatwaves-heatwaves where temperatures are elevated both during the day and overnight-according to a new ...
Tag: Heart Disease
Emory team takes heart disease research to the International Space Station
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in five deaths. The inability ...
Expanded access to anti-obesity medications could boost life expectancy and save society billions
A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life ...
Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden
New research highlights the global impact of insufficient omega-3 consumption on ischemic heart disease disability and mortality, with regional and ...
Limiting TV time may reduce heart disease risk for people with genetic risk for diabetes
Watching no more than one hour of TV a day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other ...
British scientists unveil world-leading technology to speed up drug discovery
A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionize the discovery of new drugs for cancer, ...
Researchers uncover how antibodies protect against Strep A infections
Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And ...
British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million ...
Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue
As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, ...
Social and health disparities drive brain aging in Latin America
Research reveals Brazil’s unique risk factors, with education as the top predictor of cognitive decline, unlike other Latin American nations ...