Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to a small study. The finding could open the door for new strategies to fight heart disease. The preliminary research, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, comes in the wake of past research showing… Continue reading Bacteria in Saliva May Be Linked to Heart Disease
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On The Horizon: Non-Invasive Therapy to Treat Atherosclerosis
An injection may one day be able to reverse atherosclerosis, according to emerging research presented at the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in vascular biology for researchers and clinicians. Atherosclerosis is characterized by a narrowing of arteries and blood vessels… Continue reading On The Horizon: Non-Invasive Therapy to Treat Atherosclerosis
Genetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery
Using genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in significantly fewer complications among patients, according to new research in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart Association journal. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death, and stroke is… Continue reading Genetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery
Stroke Patients Now Have Better Chance of Living Normal Lives
Researchers say that recent progress in techniques to restore blood flow to areas of the brain endangered by stroke or clogged arteries have resulted in an “explosive evolution” of those procedures. Historically, the introduction of operating microscopes enabled surgeons to perform delicate microsurgeries to clear clogged arteries and remove blood clots that cause strokes. More… Continue reading Stroke Patients Now Have Better Chance of Living Normal Lives
Eat Up: Skipping Breakfast Can Cause Hardening of The Arteries
Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eating a healthy breakfast has been shown to promote greater heart health, including healthier weight and cholesterol. While previous… Continue reading Eat Up: Skipping Breakfast Can Cause Hardening of The Arteries
A Dietary Supplement That May Fight Aging
The dietary supplement alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can stimulate an anti-aging process in mice, according to scientists at the Emory University School of Medicine. The discovery indicates a potential path to treatment of chronic diseases. The investigators found that ALA can stimulate telomerase, an enzyme that helps lengthen telomeres (the protective caps at the end… Continue reading A Dietary Supplement That May Fight Aging