Cardiovascular Health

When it Comes to Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intervene First Reported April 5, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Instead of plunging into surgery, researchers say interventional treatment should be the first-line therapy for patients suffering with peripheral arterial disease. PAD, which is basically clogged … [Read more...]

118 Days Without a Heart   Reported August 31, 2009 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the United States, about 30,000 children have a dangerously enlarged heart. More children die from the condition than cancer, but there has been little done to improve the odds. Outcomes are the same today as they were 30 years ago. One teenager with an … [Read more...]

Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults Reported October 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just three months of aerobic activity could reap huge benefits for older adults with Type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of … [Read more...]

Artificial Blood Deemed DeadlyReported April 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes (HBBSs), or artificial blood, may put patients at risk for heart attack or even death, a new study reveals. The development of blood substitutes may help save the lives of surgical and trauma patients in shock from blood loss and could be especially useful for … [Read more...]

"Beating Patch" Delivers Healthy Cells to Diseased Hearts   Reported July 22, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – What looks like a tiny beating heart is actually a piece of synthetic, gauze-like mesh, barely the size of a fingernail, floating in a Petri dish. Researchers at The University of Arizona's Sarver Heart Center and the Southern Arizona … [Read more...]

Calcium Build-up a Problem for all RacesReported March 31, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It is widely known that calcium build-up in the coronary arteries is a good predictor of heart disease in white patients, but researchers now say it is also a strong risk factor for several racial and ethnic groups. For a median of 3.8 years, researchers followed a sample of 6,722 men … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Control in Ethnic GroupsReported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--According to new research, American ethnic groups are less likely to have their “bad” cholesterol controlled to recommended levels than their white counterparts.Among people with high cholesterol, Latinos were 36-percent less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have properly … [Read more...]

Clot-Busting Drug may Help Diagnose Leg Clots Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Clot-dissolving drugs, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), used to treat heart attacks and strokes, may also improve the accuracy of a test used to help … [Read more...]

Controlling Your Anger Could Save Your Life Reported February 26, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Have you ever been so angry that you felt like your heart may burst? Your body may have been sending you a warning sign. New research finds that electrical changes in the heart brought on by anger can predict future arrhythmias and it may link mental stress to sudden cardiac … [Read more...]

Detecting Lung DiseaseReported February 11, 2008 SAVANNAH, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This year alone, 200,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. That used to mean a painful, invasive procedure. Now, there’s a new technique that can provide important answers, sometimes within minutes. For Will Kirkland, cooking meals for seniors and the homeless … [Read more...]

Study: Postmenopausal hormones via gel, patch less risky for heart Reported October 01, 2008 A study of hormone use in nearly 700,000 Danish women over 50 suggests that when it comes to heart attack risk, patches or gels are safer than the combination pills most American women use. The authors say this is the largest postmenopausal hormones study … [Read more...]

Exercise to Reduce Risk of Stroke Reported November 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Jogging, playing tennis or swimming may be the key to preventing stroke in men. A new study suggests men who regularly exercise at a level that is moderate-to-heavy intensity may be less likely to suffer stroke than men who are not active. The study examined 3,298 … [Read more...]

Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries Reported July 20, 2009 July 20, 2009 -- The compound that gives curry spice powder its yellowish color may protect arteries from fatty buildup, new research in mice shows. Curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, is a naturally occurring antioxidant known as a polyphenol. Polyphenols are found in plants that have … [Read more...]

Genetic Link to Heart Failure Reported December 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A team of researchers, at Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, has identified a group of 12 genetic variants in the HSPB7 gene that are associated with heart failure in humans. The team, led by Gerald Dorn, used an approach that allows ultra-high-throughput targeted DNA sequencing … [Read more...]

Good Health in Childhood Pays Off Reported February 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who have healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, weight and cholesterol are likely to become heart-healthy adults, say Tulane researchers in New Orleans. Previous research shows when risk factors for metabolic syndrome and … [Read more...]

Heart Disease Markers Linked to Sleep in Women   Reported July 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women who get less sleep are more likely to have higher levels of biomarkers linked to heart disease. According to British researchers who followed more than 4,600 people in their mid-30s, women who reported sleeping seven hours a night had higher levels of … [Read more...]

Heed 'Warning Stroke' Symptoms   Reported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One out of every eight strokes is preceded by a "warning stroke" -- a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke, according to a new study. During a TIA, stroke symptoms last for less than 24 hours and then resolve. People should not ignore these symptoms, but … [Read more...]

Higher Stroke Risk for African Americans Reported October 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dangerous brain lesions that increase the likelihood of having a stroke may be more common in blacks. In a recent study, researchers found cerebral microbleeds -- small bleeds within the brain -- can be important indicators for stroke. In a recent study, researchers found these lesions … [Read more...]

Inactivity Starts in Preschool Reported February 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds physical activity for preschoolers needs to be increased in order to promote healthy lifestyles. A team of researchers at the University of South Carolina (USC), Michigan State University and East Carolina University examined the activity levels of 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds … [Read more...]

Killing Ourselves? Reported July 02, 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are spending more money to fight disease and cure cancer than any other country in the world, but Americans are still managing to kill themselves. The number one cause of death for both men and women is preventable.   What do the latest stats reveal about you?   … [Read more...]

The battle against smoking should start on the screenReported June 08, 2008 The UAE is showing growing impatience with smoking and smokers, especially after the latest findings from national and international research that underscores the horror stories about the detrimental effects on health of tobacco. In this country, three out of 10 people smoke, while up to 65 per … [Read more...]

One-third of deaths from bypass surgery likely preventable, study findsReported June 09, 2008 TORONTO - Less than two per cent of patients who undergo cardiac bypass die in hospital after their surgery, but an Ontario study suggests about one-third of these fatalities could have been prevented. In a study of records from nine Ontario hospitals that routinely perform bypass … [Read more...]

More Time for Stroke VictimsReported May 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims have a longer window to get life-saving treatment than originally thought, according to researchers. A new study suggests the traditional three-hour time window for doctors to administer a potent clot-busting medication to save brain tissue is too short. Researchers showed … [Read more...]

New Drug Reduces Bodyweight Reported April 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug may substantially reduce the bodyweight, waist circumference, and risk factors for heart disease in obese people, according to new research. In a trial conducted in Europe and the United States, … [Read more...]

Obesity Rates Based on EthnicityReported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests American Indian and Native Alaskan children are twice as likely to be obese than children who are white or Asian. The study also shows whites and Asians have a … [Read more...]

Pediatric Heart Patients Deserve Happy EndingReported March 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who undergo surgical repair of complex heart defects have a good prognosis these days. More than 90 percent survive the operation. New research suggests not all these kids go on to live happy lives, however, according to a study out of Cincinnati Children's … [Read more...]

Reducing Cholesterol Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats. The team of scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that turning off the regulatory molecule – known as XBP1 – dramatically reduced blood levels of cholesterol … [Read more...]

Saved by LeechesReported January 04, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Right now, nearly 100,000 people need an organ transplant. But for some, the life saving surgery won’t happen because they’re allergic to the drugs needed for the surgery. Now, help may come in the form of leeches! Daryl Vinson got his groove back! It’s amazing he can move -- let alone, … [Read more...]

 MRI and computer technology are merging to give doctors unprecedented views of the heart, as well as a new, non-invasive tool for predicting heart attacks. A few months ago, Keith Weatherman was experiencing shortness of breath and crushing chest pain. EKG tests found nothing, so his doctor ordered a new, cardiac MRI stress test. “[It was] very simple. Non-invasive. No … [Read more...]

Stem Cells Save Legs Reported December 25, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two million people in the United Sates suffer from critical limb ischemia, or poor blood flow to their legs. As the number of diabetics soars, the number of those affected is expected to almost double by 2020. The condition causes severe pain and chronic infection. Surgery to open … [Read more...]