Coronavirus spike protein activated natural immune response, damaged heart muscle cells
Research Highlights:
- Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a potential route of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein damaging the heart.
- In study evaluating mice and human heart cells, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein inflamed the heart muscle cells, which can lead to heart injury.
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Study shows link between frequent naps and high blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- Frequent or usual daytime napping in adults was associated with a 12% higher risk of developing high blood pressure and a 24% high risk of having a stroke compared to never napping.
- Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign […]
Keytruda Extends Survival for Women With an Aggressive Breast Cancer
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Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Up Breast Cancer Recurrence?
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Regular Screening Pays Off for People at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
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Women with endometriosis may have higher risk of stroke
Research Highlights:
- A study of more than 110,000 women found that those with endometriosis (abnormal growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus) had a 34% greater risk of stroke compared to those without endometriosis.
- Common treatments for endometriosis, including hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), […]
High blood pressure may double the risk of severe COVID, even after full vaccination
Research Highlights:
- In a study of more than 900 adults in Los Angeles who had been fully vaccinated and received one booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, individuals who had high blood pressure were more than 2.5 times likely than those who did […]
Higher cardiovascular health may partially offset increased genetic risk for stroke
Research Highlights:
- A new analysis of a long-term, community-based study has found that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health by following the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple Seven (LS7) protected people from stroke, regardless of their genetics.
- The researchers reviewed data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in […]
Second annual special issue spotlights disparities research, impact on health equity
Issue Highlights:
- The American Heart Association’s flagship scientific journal Circulation today published its second annual special issue focused on disparities in cardiovascular medicine, in a quest to better understand the impact of these disparities on equitable delivery of cardiovascular care for all.
- This year, […]
