Heart Disease

A large international study has found that fewer than one in five people consume enough flavanols to gain heart health benefits, even when meeting standard fruit and vegetable guidelines.

25. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center report they have identified a protein, HELZ2, that acts as a key regulator of how many cholesterol-carrying particles the liver releases into the bloodstream by affecting the gene APOB. The study was published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation and could inform future research into heart disease and fatty liver disease.

A new study found that the shingles vaccine reduced major cardiac events by 46% and deaths by 66% in people with atherosclerotic heart disease. The research, presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session, examined over 246,000 US adults aged 50 and older.

19. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

New research shows that visceral fat around the waist increases heart failure risk more than BMI, even among those with normal weight. Inflammation mediates much of this link. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 in Boston.

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that sex hormones like testosterone and estradiol influence heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes differently for men and women. In men, higher testosterone levels were linked to lower risk, while rising estradiol was associated with higher risk; no such patterns emerged in women. The findings suggest potential for more personalized prevention strategies.

31. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Two new studies suggest that modest reductions in sodium levels in everyday foods like bread and packaged meals could significantly lower rates of heart disease and stroke in France and the United Kingdom. These changes would occur without requiring people to alter their eating habits. The research highlights the potential for quiet public health improvements through policy and industry collaboration.