Testosterone linked to higher risk of heart disease, research finds
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Testosterone linked to higher risk of heart disease, research finds

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/06/testosterone-linked-to-higher-risk-of-heart-disease-research-finds By Nicola Davis Study that analysed data from UK found men were more likely to develop heart conditions Men might be at greater risk of developing heart failure, heart attacks or blood clots than women at least in part because they have higher levels of testosterone, scientists say. The team said the…

‘Know your cholesterol like you know your Pin code’
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‘Know your cholesterol like you know your Pin code’

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47226777 By BBC Health news People are being encouraged to know their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers as well as they know their bank Pin code – because it could save their life. These numbers flag up early signs of cardiovascular disease, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Forty…

New research could advance treatments for people living with damaged hearts
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New research could advance treatments for people living with damaged hearts

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2019/january/new-research-could-advance-treatments-for-people-living-with-damaged-hearts By The British Heart Foundation Scientists could find a way to rebuild damaged hearts, thanks to new research we have funded. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered that using stem cells to make new heart tissue has the potential to regenerate injured hearts and treat heart failure. Although…

Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk
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Blow to low carb diet as landmark study finds high fibre cuts heart disease risk

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/10/high-fibre-diets-cut-heart-disease-risk-landmark-study-finds By Sarah Boseley Health editor Review commissioned by WHO says fibre in ‘good’ carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and oats has protective effect Eating more fibre, found in wholegrain cereals, pasta and bread as well as nuts and pulses, will cut people’s chances of heart disease and early death, according to a…

Biomarkers identified to help diagnose heart condition
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Biomarkers identified to help diagnose heart condition

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46758997 By BBC Health news Researchers have identified two biomarkers that could help in the diagnosis of a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance, affecting around 1.6m people in the UK. But it is often only detected after someone…