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Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Scientists at The University of Toledo have proven that engineered bacteria can lower blood pressure, a finding that opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body's own microbiome to treat hypertension.

24 Oct 2023

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

24 Oct 2023

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorectal cancer, patients who also had diabetes - particularly those with diabetic complications - faced a higher risk of dying early.

24 Oct 2023

AI-powered ECG tool supports the detection of heart disease

Researchers developed, trained, and tested three independent artificial intelligence models to diagnose atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.

24 Oct 2023

Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

A study led by UC San Francisco has found that people who are experiencing homelessness have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks, as well as other causes.

24 Oct 2023

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The tendency of four commercial LLMs to perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions.

24 Oct 2023

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows.

24 Oct 2023

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2023

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

The study explores the interconnected risks between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), highlighting how SARS-CoV-2 can aggravate AD pathology through neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. It raises significant concerns about the long-term cognitive implications of COVID-19, especially among those already at risk for AD.

23 Oct 2023

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Age-related cognitive decline and changes in the brain.

23 Oct 2023

Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy improves survival in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer

A clinical trial co-led by Mount Sinai researchers is the first to show that using chemotherapy with immunotherapy resulted in improved survival in patients with an advanced type of bladder cancer.

22 Oct 2023

Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

A study on Danish men found that adding sugar to tea and coffee did not significantly impact all-cause, cancer-related, or cardiovascular mortality risk over a 32-year follow-up period, challenging previous sugar consumption research's findings on adverse health outcomes.

22 Oct 2023

Anxiety's impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists investigated the links between anxiety, depression, endothelial function, and cognitive abilities in young adults, revealing that anxiety independently correlated with both poor cognitive performance and impaired endothelial function.

22 Oct 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

Engineered bacteria could offer new treatment for hypertension

Older adults from disadvantaged communities less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after heart procedures

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

AI-powered ECG tool supports the detection of heart disease

Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy improves survival in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer

Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

Anxiety's impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

More walking before surgery reduces postoperative complications

UCLA Health participates in new study gathering extensive data about people with bipolar disorder

Let’s have an honest conversation about what to expect as you age

Mediterranean diet and exercise: A powerful combo for transforming body composition

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Medical device (1st edition) eBook

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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