Category Archives: Heart Diseases

by PAUL CATALA When Chands Leath was a young girl, she led an active life playing Little League softball and playing around her neighborhood in Lake Wales. But as Leath got older, she began to gain weight, developed asthma and as a teenager was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with cysts on them. Continue reading →

New Kaiser Permanente study quantifies the impact of small particle pollution on cardiovascular diseases BySue Rochman There is strong evidence that persistent exposure to the small particles that make up the all-too-familiar haze of air pollution carries an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new meta-analysis from Kaiser Permanente researchers shows. Stacey Alexeeff, PhD, research scientist, Division of Research. The general consensus has been that long-term exposure to air pollution has cardiovascular effects, said Stacey Alexeeff, PhD, a research scientist and biostatistician at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research who led the study. Continue reading →

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and canine distemper virus (CDV) may soon see new treatments, thanks to Morris Animal Foundation. Continue reading →

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant in many foods. It supports the immune system, helps keep blood vessels healthy, and plays a role in gene expression and cell signaling. There are eight forms of naturally occurring vitamin E, and alpha-tocopherol is the one that the body mainly uses Continue reading →

Every year in the U.S., well over 650,000 people succumb to heart disease, and many if not most of those deaths are premature, if anything more so than for COVID. And, like COVID, heart disease produces long haulers as or more often than it kills Continue reading →

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death around the globe. Here's how its treatment has evolved over the years. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death around the globe. Continue reading →

Syracuse, N.Y Covid-19 is killing far more Onondaga County residents right now than any other cause of death. With 204 deaths so far in December, Covid-19 is far outstripping the monthly average deaths from the typical leading cause of death: heart disease. The numbers dont lie: At the moment, yes, Covid-19 is killing more people than heart disease, said Brian Leydet, an epidemiologist and infectious disease professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Continue reading →

Over the past 2 decades, there has been an increase in the consumption of sugar worldwide, partly because of beverage marketing and growing urbanization.1 This lifestyle is deeply rooted in western countries. Data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that the intake of sugar in the US population surpassed the recommended calorie intake, with the average intake of men and women aged 18 years and older being 1.5 and 2.8 greater, respectively.2 On average, half of the US population consumes sugary drinks on a given day, with data showing 1 in 4 people get at least 200 calories daily from sugary drinks.3 Consumption of sugary drinks regularly may be a major contributory factor to the epidemic of cancer, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal.4 According to the study, a sugary drink is more than 5% sugar, which includes sugar-sweetened beverages, soft drinks (carbonated or non-carbonated), fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and 100% fruit juices. These beverages are the single most significant sources of calories in the United States.5 The study assessed the correlation between the consumption of sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages, plus the risk of overall cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancers Continue reading →

Mediterranean diet focuses on consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains The Mediterranean diet has gained a lot of attention in the past year. It has been ranked as one of the best diets of 2020. This is not just a diet but a healthy eating pattern that can offer multiple health benefits Continue reading →

As 2020 draws to a close, most Malaysians are reuniting with families and celebrating with loved ones, albeit a low-key one due to the current pandemic. The year end period is also a time when many take stock of their health, reflect on the year that was, and make resolutions for the coming new year. Continue reading →