Pilot whole genome sequencing service
Pilot whole genome sequencing service: Bupa becomes first UK major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing for selected…
cardiovascular disease
Gout increases the risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases
Gout is associated with an increased risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, according to new research which looked…
Brushing for brain health
Brushing for brain health: Recent research shows that how you brush your teeth could be linked to conditions such as…
LEZ and CCZs linked with public health benefits
Measures to reduce congestion and air pollution from vehicles in major cities can have a beneficial impact on health outcomes,…
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents
Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol Arterial stiffness may…
Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents’ heart
In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the…
Low-grade inflammation may cause arterial stiffness in healthy adolescents
Early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents may be caused by low-grade inflammation, a paper published in the Journal of…
How COVID-19 damages heart DNA
Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart DNA: University of Queensland researchers have discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the…
Autoimmune disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune disorders are associated with a substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than individuals without autoimmune disease, according to…
Waist-to-height ratio guidance questioned
Waist-to-height ratio advice questioned: National health guidance is 'misleading' claim University health experts. Health researchers in the West Midlands demonstrate…
Risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes higher for COVID-19 patients
Patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study by Kings College…
Potential pathway linking infant infections to cardiovascular disease risk
Melbourne researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities…