16 Sep Apparent Treatment-Resistant Hypertension: Missed Opportunities to Achieve Blood Pressure Control in Black Adults
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in AHA Journals, Author Interviews, Blood Pressure - Hypertension, NYU, Race/Ethnic Diversity
The present study suggests that lifestyle factors and thiazide-like diuretics and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are underutilized among Black adults with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension.
14 Jul Plasma Apolipoprotein E Linked to Risk of Dementia
We found that higher apoE in plasma HDL is associated with lower coronary heart disease risk, but only in the absence of apoC3 on HDL.
02 Apr ACC2020: REDUCE-IT Trial of a Unique Prescription Fish Oil to Prevent Cardiovascular Events
It is important for people to be aware, especially if they have a history of heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease, or diabetes, along with elevated triglyceride levels that despite statins and other evidence-based therapies, that the likelihood of suffering future cardiovascular events remains significant.
13 Mar Components of Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Inflammatory Markers
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in Author Interviews, Columbia, Heart Disease, Mediterranean Diet, Women's Heart Health
We found significant associations between certain Mediterranean Diet components and cardiovascular risk markers assessed in endothelial cells of women
11 Mar Supporting The Evolving Needs Of Patients With A Specialist Healthcare Business
According to the US Census Bureau, by 2030, one fifth of the population will be over the age of 65. With care for the elderly already strained, more small businesses offering in-home support for older patients are needed.
18 Feb Prolonged Sitting Raises Cardiac Risk Factors in Post-Menopausal Women
Clinicians and other health care providers should encourage patients to reduce their sitting time, total daily sitting time and uninterrupted bouts of sitting, in addition to encouraging physical activity.
22 Jan When It Comes to Healthy Dieting, It’s the Quality of Nutrients That Counts
The debate on the health consequences of low-fat or low-carbohydrate diets is largely moot unless the food sources of fats or carbohydrates are clearly defined.
18 Dec Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
This is an exploratory study showing associations between the consumption of a wide category of food products and Type 2 diabetes risks
23 Aug Omega-3 Supplements Did Not Protect Agains Diabetes
Some people with diabetes may be prescribed fish oil supplements or long-chain omega-3 fats to reduce levels of triglycerides in their blood
22 Aug For Cardiovascular Health Plant Food Quality Matters
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in AHA Journals, Author Interviews, Brigham & Women's - Harvard, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Vegetarians
Increasing intakes of healthy plant foods and decreasing intakes of less healthy and/or animal foods can lower the future risk of mortality.
22 Jul Decreased Risk of Diabetes With Diet Emphasizing Plant-Based Foods
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in Author Interviews, Brigham & Women's - Harvard, JAMA, Nutrition, Weight Research
Our study provides further evidence for the promotion of healthful plant-based foods to prevent cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes
06 Jun Eggs Should Be Eaten In Moderation – Higher Intake Linked to Increased Mortality
We need to clarify what exactly it is about too many eggs that is causing the risk.
22 May Cholesterol Levels in American Youth Improving, But Only Half Have Ideal Lipid Levels
The improvements in lipid levels seen in youth from 1999 to 2016 are encouraging, since cholesterol is a key driver of cardiovascular disease
16 Apr Diet Rich in Red Meat Linked to Earlier Death
It seems that it is especially detrimental to consume a diet that is very high in animal protein, especially meat, and at the same time low in plant protein sources.
04 Mar New York Trans Fat Policy Linked to Reduction of Fatty Acids in Adults by 50%
Our findings suggest that this policy was effective at reducing trans fat exposure for diners and that’s important because 20% of NYC adults reported eating out 4 or more times a week
21 Feb Two or More Diet Drinks Per Day Linked to Greater Risk of Stroke
It is not a good idea to drink an excess of artificially sweetened beverages.
24 Nov Rotating Night Shift Work Adds To Risk of Type II Diabetes
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in Author Interviews, BMJ, Brigham & Women's - Harvard, Diabetes, Occupational Health
We found that rotating night shift work duration and unhealthy lifestyle (ever smoking, a low diet quality, low physical activity, and overweight or obese) were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes
20 Sep Mediterranean Diet Linked To Stroke Risk Reduction in Women
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Professor Phyo Kyaw Myint MBBS MD FRCP(Edin) FRCP(Lond) Clinical Chair in Medicine of Old Age Academic Lead: Ageing...
04 Aug Type of Oral Contraceptive Can Influence Effect of Medications on EKG Change
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Joe-Elie SALEM, MD-PhD Chef de Clinique Assistant, Médecin délégué du Centre d’Investigation Clinique Paris-Est Institut CardioMétabolisme et...