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Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

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Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more

New study links ‘good’ cholesterol with dementia

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New study links ‘good’ cholesterol with dementia

A study shows that so-called “good cholesterol” may not be as healthy as previously believed.  The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, claims that high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, could increase dementia risk for older people. Researchers tracked more than 180,000 California residents through health surveys for about two years … Read more

Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

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Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the effects of perturbing seven metformin targets on the cardiometabolic health of the general and non-diabetic populations. The perturbation of these known metformin targets was associated with beneficial effects on blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic individuals. Study: Efficacy … Read more

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

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Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions – specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. Women with the Factor V Leiden (FVL) gene mutation … Read more

New oral drug may lower levels of lipoprotein(a)

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New oral drug may lower levels of lipoprotein(a)

Share on PinterestExperimental drug muvalaplin showed promise against a genetic form of bad cholesterol in a phase 1 clinical trial. Image credit: 130920/Getty Images. About 20–25% of people around the world have a genetic version of ‘bad’ cholesterol called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) for short. There is currently no cure or approved specific treatment for lowering … Read more

Not enough resources available to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care

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Not enough resources available to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology care

More adolescents and teens are developing health conditions that may increase their risk of premature cardiovascular disease in adulthood, therefore, early screening, diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are vital. A new survey of cardiovascular care centers in the U.S. and Canada found that there are not enough resources to meet the needs for pediatric preventive cardiology … Read more

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

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What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

In a recent article published in Jama Network Open, researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) in Granada, Spain, between November 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016, with two primary goals.  Study: Effects of an Exercise Program on Cardiometabolic and Mental Health in Children With Overweight or Obesity A Secondary Analysis … Read more

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

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Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers explored the impact of ketogenic dieting on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Study: Dramatic elevation of LDL cholesterol from ketogenic-dieting: A Case Series. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Due to the escalating obesity levels, the ketogenic (keto) diet has been studied as a potential remedy … Read more

Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

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Keto diet as a PCOS treatment

Reproductive function is vital to human survival and well-being. Thus, the incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women, often associated with infertility, has received considerable attention among researchers. A recent study published in the journal Current Nutrition Reports explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of PCOS. Study: Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription … Read more