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Too much sugar increases risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Evidence suggests eating too much sugar increases risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Can plant-based food swaps cut your risk of heart disease?
The BHF gives its view on news stories claiming that plant-based food swaps can lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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Exploring the complex genetics behind congenital heart diseaseUniversity of Nottingham | Professor John David Brook
Congenital heart disease affects around 1 in 133 newborn babies. Genetics play a large part in this, and in many cases there are complex interactions between many different genes. A genetic test called an ‘array-CGH’ can reveal more about t...
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Working out what protects blood vessels from diseaseUniversity of Bristol | Dr Mark Bond
Blood vessel disease includes any condition that affects the circulatory system. The cyclic AMP (cAMP) system controls many processes in the cells associated with blood vessel protection, and we know that the system does not work properly i...
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Building a genetic roadmap for congenital heart diseaseUniversity of Nottingham | Professor John David Brook
Congenital heart disease is an abnormality of the heart which can be diagnosed whilst the baby is still in the womb, but is usually discovered at birth. It affects about 1 in every 180 new-borns, but thanks to advances in early diagnosis an...
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Finding out why obesity leads to heart diseaseUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Antonio Vidal Puig
Obesity can lead to a number of serious or life-threatening diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. When adipose tissue cannot store any more fat, then the excess fats can go to other organs, poisoning them. This is called ‘lipotoxi...
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Study links loneliness and heart disease
There is a link between loneliness and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal Heart. We look at the study and how people can combat loneliness.
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Why do people with heart disease develop muscle weakness?Imperial College London | Dr Paul Kemp
People with severe heart failure can develop muscle wasting and weakness, which makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks or exercise. Muscle wasting also occurs in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where high bloo...
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Olive oil could cut risk of heart disease
Study suggests extra virgin olive oil could cut heart disease risk.
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British Regional Heart Study (BRHS): studying the causes and ways to prevent heart and circulatory disease in older menUniversity College London | Professor Sasiwarang Goya Wannamethee
People over 70 are at particular risk of death from coronary heart disease (CHD), yet most research tends to focus on patients and risk factors in middle age. The British Regional Heart Study is one of the few studies that has been collecti...