Acetylcholine has long been known to regulate blood flow, but the source of this chemical in human blood has remained a mystery. However, a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has discovered that certain T cells in human blood can produce acetylcholine, which helps regulate blood pressure and inflammation.
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Heart-Smart Workouts: Unlocking the Power of Exercise for a Healthier Heart
You go to the gym often and like to walk or do aerobics. But is your workout good for your heart? Heart disease is a top cause of death in the U.S. Working out can help fight it by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, keeping weight healthy, and making your heart stronger.
Unraveling the Mysterious Connection: Multiple Sclerosis, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Health
Recent research has suggested a possible link between multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis, as both conditions involve an abnormal hardening of body tissues. MS is
Silent Streets for Healthier Hearts: Unraveling the Impact of Road Traffic Noise on Hypertension Risk
Road noise outside your window, such as roaring engines, blaring horns, and wailing sirens, might be harming your blood pressure. A recent study published on March 22 in JACC: Advances discovered that high blood pressure (hypertension) risk increases due to road traffic noise, independent of air pollution’s effects.
Rising cases of multidrug-resistant fungal infection of Candida Auris: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Candida auris, a deadly and multidrug-resistant fungus, continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide. First identified in 2009, this emerging pathogen is
Beyond Hot Flashes: How Menopause Impacts Women’s Heart Health
Women entering their late 40s and early 50s may be unaware that their risk for cardiovascular disease is increasing, despite the hallmark symptoms of menopause,
American heart month – enjoy your best heart
February is designated as American Heart Month in the United States. This observance is aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of
New guidelines in the treatment of childhood obesity – AAP, US
American Academy of Pediatrics issues its first comprehensive guideline on evaluating, treating children and adolescents with obesity. AAP Issues First Update to Childhood Obesity Guidelines
COVID-19 infection may have lasting or delayed effects on heart
The number of people coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is rising with more cases in the U.S. (5M according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Quercetin in onions, teas, apples and red wine can reduce blood pressure
A new paper in Nutrition Reviews finds that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.
Low-carb diet reduces diabetes risk surely
A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don’t lose any weight, a new study
Vitamin D and estradiol help guard against heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in postmenopausal women
Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China suggests that this same combination