Dietary fiber critical in managing hypertension, international study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a global health concern, contributing to 19% of deaths worldwide. In aninternational revi

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Dietary fiber critical in managing hypertension, international study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a global health concern, contributing to 19% of deaths worldwide. In aninternational revi

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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

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Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally—new research

by Pengju Li,The ConversationPacemaker syndrome is a condition that develops from stimulating heart muscles in isolation. Credit:Michael Rosengarten BEng, MD.McGill/EKG World Encyclopedia

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What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

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What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children

by Christopher Snyder, MD, FAAP and Brad McQuilkin, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Robert Kraft/public domainMany parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affec

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Researchers develop new technology for monitoring atrial fibrillation

by Kaunas University of TechnologySmart wrist-worn device developed by Lithuanian scientists. Credit: KTUResearchers from two Lithuanian universities have developed a patient-safe monitoring tech

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Researchers develop new technology for monitoring atrial fibrillation

by Kaunas University of TechnologySmart wrist-worn device developed by Lithuanian scientists. Credit: KTUResearchers from two Lithuanian universities have developed a patient-safe monitoring tech

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Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99

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Research discovers promising biomarker for sudden cardiac death in men

by University of OuluCardiac deaths and sudden cardiac deaths in men and women according to plasma 4β‐hydroxycholesterol quartiles in 8.8 years of median follow‐up. A, Cardiac deaths in men (n=99

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Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

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Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

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Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

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Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with coronary artery disease and obstructive sleep apnea

by Compuscript LtdCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly common in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and it is a strong predictor of subsequent cardiovascul

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Lasting benefits seen for cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator

by Elana GotkineReceipt of a cardiac-resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) offers long term benefit for patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, and a widened QRS complex, acc

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Lasting benefits seen for cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator

by Elana GotkineReceipt of a cardiac-resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) offers long term benefit for patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, and a widened QRS complex, acc

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Novel low-dose 3-in-1 blood pressure pill significantly outperforms standard care, study shows

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a treatment plan based on a novel combination of low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs in a sing

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Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

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Researchers develop genetic test for early detection of high cardiovascular risk

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClonal hematopoiesis is a phenomenon caused by mutations in hematopoietic stem cells and can lead to blood cancer. We now know tha

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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Research shows link between pollution and heart risks in residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil

by Emilio Sant'anna,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe relationship between living in a polluted city like São Paulo (Brazil) and lung disease or cancer is well known. But the proble

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New trial highlights promising intervention to reduce sitting and improve blood pressure in older adults

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Kaiser Permanente study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just

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New trial highlights promising intervention to reduce sitting and improve blood pressure in older adults

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Kaiser Permanente study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just

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