People with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19, but the interaction between cardiovascular medications and COVID-19 is unclear. Analyzing hundreds of observational and research studies, scientists found that cardiovascular drugs do not affect COVID-19 outcomes. The results indicate that people at risk of or with COVID-19 should continue taking cardiovascular […]
Researchers have shown that people who eat more whole grains have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is less research looking at the effect of whole grain consumption on the early warning signs of CVD. The present study finds an association between people who eat more whole grains and improved measures of […]
Remarkably, adult zebra fish can regenerate their hearts after sustaining injury. Scientists recently discovered a critical gene in zebra fish that regulates the regeneration and healing of damaged heart tissue. The Krüppel-like factor 1 (KLF1) gene works by reprogramming genetic pathways in uninjured heart muscle cells in zebra fish upon injury. Understanding how this gene […]
Eating fried food is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events The risk increases with each additional 4-ounce weekly serving Compared with those who ate the least fried food, those who ate the most had a 37% increased risk of heart failure A recent meta-analysis has found that eating fried foods is linked with […]
A high fat, low carb diet reversed heart failure in a mouse model of the condition. A 24-hour fast also led to improvements, mimicking the physiological effects of the diet. In people with heart failure, the muscle on the right or left side of the heart — or on both sides — weakens. This impairment […]
