National stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a three-decade period, climbing from 33.9 cases per 100,000 person-years in 1993-1994 to 62.2 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2020, according to data from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study published in Neurology. Researchers report that ischemic strokes caused by blocked blood flow … Read more
A healthy, balanced dietary pattern that emphasizes minimally processed plant-based foods, healthy fats, and proteins is key to maintaining heart health, according to a Scientific Statement issued by the American College of Cardiology and published in JACC. Suboptimal diet is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, driving the medical community to shift from nutrient-centric … Read more
Whole fruit is consumed more than three times as frequently as 100% fruit juice by United States adults, but consumption rates for both items drop among individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or related risk factors, according to a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition by researchers including B.J. Kesler, J.M. Hess, A. Bodensteiner, D.G. … Read more
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces all-cause hospital admissions by 35% and cuts heart attack risk by 28% for patients with coronary heart disease, according to a Cochrane systematic review published by researchers at the University of Glasgow. The meta-analysis of 107 randomized controlled trials involving 26,886 participants demonstrates that structured physical activity programs deliver significant long-term … Read more
According to a new clinical trial published in Food & Function, consuming 330 ml of 100 percent orange juice daily for six weeks causes bioactive compounds like hesperidin to be absorbed by the body, altering the activity of genes linked to vascular health and blood vessel function. Clinical Trial Findings on Hesperidin and Gene Expression … Read more
University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers are leading a $2.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to study how combined exposure to extreme heat and wildfire smoke impacts maternal health and pregnancy outcomes across the United States. According to principal investigator Dr. Jennifer Stowell, the research team aims to identify which pollutant combinations … Read more
Interferon-alpha treats myeloproliferative neoplasms such as essential thrombocythemia by forcing mutant blood stem cells to rapidly mature into short-lived neutrophils, according to a study published in Nature Genetics by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The biologic drug also balances myeloid and lymphoid cell production while depleting malignant cell pools in the bone marrow, though its broad … Read more
People living in areas with high levels of fine particulate air pollution face up to 70% higher odds of developing glaucoma compared to those in the least polluted regions, according to a large study presented at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in London. The systematic review pooled data … Read more
Sleeping in a room with just 3 lux of light or more is associated with structural changes to the heart muscle, potentially increasing the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, according to a study. Even dim illumination equivalent to moonlight or light bleeding under a closed bedroom door can impact cardiovascular health by thickening the left … Read more
According to a study published in the journal Nutrients by M. Fukatsu, Y. Tsuchiya, and Y. Inoue, short-term exposure to the aroma of coffee leads to measurable reductions in negative mood dimensions and slight increases in relaxation-related electroencephalographic activity among young adults, though cardiovascular and autonomic signals show no statistically significant changes. Evaluating the Multi-Modal … Read more