26 stories tagged #cardiovascular disease

  1. Gut Metabolite TMAO Enhances Blood Clot Stability
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    Gut Metabolite TMAO Enhances Blood Clot Stability

    New research shows how TMAO from the gut microbiome binds to fibrinogen, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Six Critical Numbers Every Woman Must Know for Heart Health
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    Six Critical Numbers Every Woman Must Know for Heart Health

    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. women. These six clinical metrics-blood pressure, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and Lp(a)-define individual cardiac risk.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Stanford’s James Zou on AI as Co-Scientist in Medicine
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    Stanford’s James Zou on AI as Co-Scientist in Medicine

    Stanford biomedical AI expert James Zou discusses autonomous AI agents, clinical trial inclusivity, FDA-cleared algorithms, real-world data challenges, and wearable-driven disease prediction.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Dogs and Longevity: Health Benefits Backed by Science
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    Dogs and Longevity: Health Benefits Backed by Science

    Cardiologist Dr Dhruv Kazi shares how his dog Rumi improved his mental health and physical activity during the pandemic. Research links dog ownership to lower cardiovascular risk and longer life.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Depression, Vision Loss Significantly Boost Heart Disease Risk
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    Depression, Vision Loss Significantly Boost Heart Disease Risk

    New research reveals a strong link between depression, visual impairment, and increased cardiovascular disease risk in older adults.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. NHS London Launches 5-Year Plan to Combat Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure
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    NHS London Launches 5-Year Plan to Combat Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure

    NHS England London initiates a major city-wide program to address dangerously high blood pressure rates, aiming to prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Twist1 Drives Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability, Challenging Conventional Views
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    Twist1 Drives Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability, Challenging Conventional Views

    New research reveals Twist1-driven plaque stability, offering potential new therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease by reinforcing plaque integrity.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  8. Heart Disease Threat Surges for Women: Stark 2050 Projections Revealed
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    Heart Disease Threat Surges for Women: Stark 2050 Projections Revealed

    A new American Heart Association report forecasts a significant rise in cardiovascular disease and related conditions among women by 2050, highlighting critical health challenges.

    3mo ago 2 min read