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Research: Migraine and cardiovascular disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published on bmj.com today.   view more (2009-10-28)

New studies add weight to link between pre-eclampsia and heart disease
Two studies, published together on bmj.com today, add further weight to the theory that pre-eclampsia and cardiovascular diseases may share common causes or mechanisms.   view more (2007-11-02)

Study suggests dentists can identify patients at risk for fatal cardiovascular event
A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation.   view more (2009-11-06)

ESC in partnership with EU to strive for European consensus on CVD treatment and prevention
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has long called for concerted action on a European Union (EU) level to curb the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease across Europe. Now the ESC is delighted to announce that the Irish Presidency of the EU has taken up the challenge by placing cardiovascular disease top of its health agenda and working... view more... (2004-02-19)

Childhood circumstances linked to health in later life
Poor social circumstances in adulthood have been known for some time to increase heart disease risk but less attention has been paid to earlier life circumstances. A study in this week's BMJ finds that adverse social circumstances in childhood, as well as adulthood, are strongly associated with increased risk of insulin resistance, and other heart... view more... (2002-10-09)

Statins Could Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
The benefit of statins to prevent cardiovascular disease could extend to people receiving therapy for high blood pressure, conclude authors of an international study published in THE LANCET this week.1 Statins (a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs) are well known for their effectiveness in reducing cardiovascular risk. No study, however, has... view more... (2003-03-31)

Men with erectile dysfunction have increased risk for cardiovascular events
Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of subsequent cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and angina.   view more (2005-12-21)

Half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by 5 years
Drinking up to half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by five years-at least in men-suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2009-04-30)

Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer   view more (2005-01-31)

Eating competence may lower risk of heart disease
People who are confident, comfortable and flexible with their eating habits may be at a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who are not.   view more (2007-09-19)

Aspirin works for primary prevention in moderate and high risk diabetics
The beneficial effects of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular events i.e. stroke, MI and cardiac death are known and generally accepted.   view more (2009-08-31)

Food Fortification With Vitamin B12 In Addition To Folic Acid Could Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease (p 227)
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that vitamin B12 in addition to folic acid should be used to fortify food to lower concentrations of the blood protein homocysteine, thereby potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Mandatory fortification of grain foods with folic acid has been in place in... view more... (2002-01-17)

'Statins' linked to improved survival in kidney transplant recipients
For patients receiving kidney transplants, treatment with cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs may lead to longer survival, reports a study in the November 2008 Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).   view more (2008-07-24)

Migraines with aura associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease
Women age 45 years or older who experience migraines with aura (associated neurologic symptoms such as temporary visual disturbances) are at a higher risk for heart attack, ischemic stroke, angina and death due to ischemic cardiovascular disease compared to women who do not report a migraine history.   view more (2006-07-19)

Eating less red meat can prevent cancer, heart attacks and global warming
Raising livestock also accounts for around 18% of greenhouse gases. It is therefore possible to act against climate change and reduce cardiovascular and cancer deaths, by cutting the production and consumption of 'red meat' from these animals.   view more (2009-08-31)

Link found between steroid anti-inflammatories and heart disease
Results of a population study in Scotland will reveal today at the British Endocrine Societies 2003 meeting that patients taking anti-inflammatory steroid drugs are at a greater risk of heart disease. Taking high doses of glucocorticoids, commonly prescribed to alleviate conditions including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel... view more... (2003-03-19)

Do high dietary intakes of trans fats really promote cardiovascular disease?
From his assessment of the studies, Dr John Stanley says the conclusion that trans fatty acids promote cardiovascular disease is premature for the following reasons. First, although prospective cohort studies show an association with cardiovascular disease, trans fatty acids are estimated rather than measured. They may also be markers for some... view more... (1999-11-18)

Breast screening shows that HRT can halve artery hardening
Hormone replacement therapy can halve breast artery hardening (calcification), and it’s an effect that can be picked up during a breast screen, reveals a study in the Journal of Medical Screening.   view more (2002-04-02)

Cardiovascular risk in youth with type 1 diabetes linked primarily to insulin resistance
According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance.   view more (2009-12-01)

Study shows relationship between oral and cardiovascular health
New research is reinforcing the longstanding belief that a connection exists between periodontal disease, or severe gum inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.   view more (2006-02-23)
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