A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with long-term health conditions. Drawing on a comprehensive overview of published evidence spanning 39 different long-term conditions – and encompassing 990 randomised controlled trials and over 900,000 patients – the research underscores the […]
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A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study, PANIC. Previous studies in adults have linked especially […]
New insight into neovessel formation shows promise in future treatment of cardiovascular diseases: A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland provides novel insight into the previously unknown effects of factors regulating blood vessel formation. In the study, bone morphogenetic factor 6, i.e. BMP6, was shown – for the first time – to regulate blood vessel formation via vascular […]
Christoph Binder, Professor of Atherosclerosis Research at MedUni Vienna, is to coordinate an international research network investigating the role of B cells in cardiovascular disease. The project is being funded by the Leducq Foundation within the scope of a Transatlantic Networhttps://www.virginia.eduks of Excellence programme with a sum of 6.5 million US dollars (€5.9 million). B […]
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Researchers have found a better way to test for kidney disease using a simple blood test that is affordable and although it is available in NHS laboratories is not yet widely used. In a study, published today in Nature Medicine and led by the University of Glasgow, researchers have highlighted that a simple blood test […]
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Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is crucial for building children’s bones and keeping them strong and healthy as we age. Calcium is also necessary for helping blood clot and teeth. Each day we lose calcium through our sweat, urine, skin, nails and hair but out bodies cannot make new calcium. It is therefore essential […]
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