Heart Health
-
Stressed women undergoing fertility treatment risk weak heart health
Women attending fertility clinics faced increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy if they were under stress before conceiving, researchers have reported. Read more
-
Nitrate-raising beetroot juice helps chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A course of nitrate supplements in the form of beetroot juice benefits symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, British researchers report today. Read more
-
Heat-related deaths in Europe in 2022 revised up
High temperatures may have led to more than 70,000 excess deaths in Europe during the summer of 2022, according to a study published today. Read more
-
Gene-editing injection could improve cholesterol
Individuals who have inherited a genetic predisposition for high LDL cholesterol may benefit from a simple gene-editing technique, scientists say. Read more
-
Water-based exercise helps manage chronic conditions
High-intensity interval training in water can benefit people with a range of chronic conditions, including those who may be unable to take part in this form of this exercise out of water, researchers report today. Read more
-
Cancer drug could treat inflammatory diseases
A drug in the final testing stages to treat cancer has the potential to treat a wide range of inflammatory diseases, a new UK study has found. Read more
-
Poor results for polygenic risk tests
Genetic screening based on multiple genes is “not very accurate” at predicting future disease, British researchers say today. Read more
-
‘Nearly ten million stroke deaths by 2050’ – warning
The number of people who die from stroke globally could rise by 50% by 2050, according to report from the World Health Organization published today. Read more
-
Quitting smoking beneficial after PCI
Patients are at raised risk of adverse outcomes if they continue to smoke after percutaneous coronary intervention, researchers warn today. Read more
-
Blood clot risk on oestrogen measured
The Factor V Leiden gene can combine with other factors to place women at risk when using oestrogen-based drugs, according to a new study. Read more