News tagged with cardiovascular
Partners in weight loss success may help African-Americans shed more pounds
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Enrolling in a weight loss program with a family member or friend appears to enhance weight loss among African Americans, but only if the involved partner attends sessions frequently or also loses weight, according to a report ...
Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Obese patients taking medications to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels are less likely to reach recommended targets for these cardiovascular disease risk factors than their normal weight counterparts, according ...
The correlation between incidental NAFLD and carotid atherosclerosis
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is often caused by abdominal obesity, which is also one of the main causes of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The latter, in turn, is an important cardiovascular risk factor, ...
New research suggests how low doses of radiation can cause heart disease and stroke
Oct 23, 2009 |
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A mathematical model constructed by researchers at Imperial College London predicts the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, stroke) associated with low background levels of radiation. The model shows that the ...
Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program
Oct 17, 2009 |
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According to a new study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting on October 21 in Philadelphia, most lupus patients are not aware that their condition puts them ...
Four percent of adults worldwide using cannabis: Lancet
Oct 16, 2009 |
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Nearly four percent of adults around the world use cannabis, even though the drug raises many major health concerns, according to a paper published in The Lancet on Friday.
Never Too Old to Keep Blood Pressure in Check
Oct 15, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Treating hypertension in adults 60 years old and older can help them live longer, healthier lives, according to an updated review.
Cost effectiveness of blood pressure device evaluated
Oct 15, 2009 |
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A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center demonstrates that, for certain patient populations, an experimental device that lowers blood pressure may be a cost effective treatment. The implantable device, ...
Improved diet and exercise alone unlikely to cure obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients
Oct 15, 2009 |
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A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eli ...
'Beneficial' effects of alcohol?
Oct 14, 2009 |
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According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments ...
Race not reported in over 50 percent of randomized clinical trials for cardiovascular disease
Oct 13, 2009 |
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A new study recently published online by the American Heart Journal shows that more than half of all randomized clinical trials, or RCTs, for cardiovascular disease are not reporting vital information about the study populations ...
Noncorrectable vision problems associated with shorter lifespan in older adults
Oct 12, 2009 |
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Visual problems that cannot be corrected are associated with increased risk of death among individuals between the ages of 49 and 74, and all visual impairments may be associated with the risk of death in older adults, according ...
Suppressing a gene in mice prevents heart from aging, preserves its function
Oct 12, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists prevented age-related changes in the hearts of mice and preserved heart function by suppressing a form of the PI3K gene, in a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Eating fish has no effect on health of large intestine
Oct 08, 2009 |
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It appears that eating more fish has no effect on the health of the large intestine. Neither was there any difference between eating salmon and cod. In other words, there are no additional indications that fish consumption ...
Child Abuse Raises Risk of Illness in Adulthood
Oct 08, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Child abuse has had a known association with increased risk for virtually all types of psychological and psychiatric problems — but a new evidence review suggests that it raises the risk of physical illness ...
