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  • Patients with periodontitis have significantly increased risk of stroke before age 50, study indicates

    06/13/2024 7:11:27 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 4 replies
    Periodontitis, an inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth, significantly increases the risk of stroke in people under 50 years of age who do not have any known predisposing causes. A study indicates that the more the inflammation had progressed in the mouth, the more serious the stroke. In the focus were individuals who had a stroke between the ages of 20 and 50. The study found that periodontitis was significantly more common among stroke patients. Not only did periodontitis increase the risk of stroke, its severity affected that of the stroke too. According to the study, dental procedures carried...
  • Commonly used alcohol-based mouthwash brand may disrupt the balance of your oral microbiome, scientists say

    06/08/2024 9:29:11 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 39 replies
    The oral microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the mouth. It helps us digest our food and keep our mouth healthy. Changes to the composition of the oral microbiome have been linked to periodontal diseases and some cancers. New research is a follow-up to a larger study investigating the use of mouthwash. Researchers wanted to explore further and investigate whether the mouthwash used had an impact on the oral microbiome of the patients. Researchers found that two species of opportunistic bacteria were significantly more abundant in the mouth after three months of daily use of the alcohol-based...
  • Presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may indicate a high risk of developing cardiac amyloidosis

    06/05/2024 6:47:58 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 11 replies
    Physician-scientists show that carpal tunnel syndrome preceded the development of cardiac amyloidosis by 10–15 years and individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome were at a high risk of developing cardiac amyloidosis. "Cardiac amyloidosis may be responsible for one in 10 cases of heart failure," said Naman S. Shetty, M.D. "Early identification of cardiac amyloidosis may allow the initiation of disease-modifying therapeutic agents." "We found that individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome exhibited a 13 percent higher risk of developing heart failure and a threefold higher risk of amyloidosis compared to those without carpal tunnel syndrome," Shetty said. Shetty says the development of...
  • Study shows orange peel extract may improve heart health

    05/29/2024 9:19:57 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 16 replies
    Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, new research shows. Recent research has shown that some gut bacteria help develop cardiovascular disease. When they feed on certain nutrients during digestion, gut bacteria produce trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Levels of TMAO can help predict future cardiovascular disease, according to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic. Yu Wang and her team investigated the potential of orange peel extracts—rich in beneficial phytochemicals—to reduce TMAO and trimethylamine (TMA) production. Scientists tested two types of extracts: a polar fraction and a non-polar fraction. To get the polar fractions, scientists used polar and non-polar solvents...
  • Hormone replacement therapy may improve pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular function

    05/29/2024 6:51:26 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 2 replies
    The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of pulmonary vascular disease—disease that affects blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs. Pulmonary hypertension is classified by the World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension (WSPH) into five groups (G1-5PH) based on its suspected cause. The heart's right ventricle accepts blood from the body's veins and propels it to the lungs, where it is oxygenated, and its carbon dioxide is eliminated. For this study's purposes, endogenous hormones were deemed to be those that...
  • The CDC’s Latest Myocarditis Study is a Con Job

    05/10/2024 4:43:27 AM PDT · by MtnClimber · 45 replies
    American Thinker ^ | 10 May, 2024 | W.A. Eliot
    The CDC claims there's nothing to see around the issue of vaccinated young athletes suddenly dropping dead. Stung by media reports of young athletes dropping dead seemingly often and everywhere, and sensitive to the claim that studies relying on the passive VAERS reporting system drastically underreport vaccine events including deaths, the CDC looked at Oregon death certificates in an effort to eliminate reporting bias on COVID-19 vaccination deaths. Here are excerpts of the abstract of its April 11, 2024 study: COVID-19 vaccination has been associated with myocarditis in adolescents and young adults, and concerns have been raised about possible vaccine-related...
  • Almost half of people with common heart arrythmia die within 10 years of hospitalisation

    04/30/2024 1:12:32 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 25 replies
    New Atlas ^ | April 30, 2024 | Paul McClure
    Examining long-term outcomes for people with atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm disorder, a new study found that 55% survived to 10 years. The researchers say AF needs to be treated as a chronic illness with serious long-term consequences. AF, or AFib, and its close medical cousin, atrial flutter, are associated with complications such as stroke, heart failure, and heart attack. While there’s an understandable focus on treating these conditions to prevent acute complications, less research has looked at what’s happening in the long term. Now, a study led by researchers from the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Faculty...
  • Study finds treating heart attack patients with beta-blockers may be unnecessary

    04/14/2024 7:14:46 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 3 replies
    Half of all patients discharged from hospital after a heart attack are treated with beta-blockers unnecessarily. This is according to a new study. Today, when patients are discharged from hospitals after an acute heart attack, they are regularly treated with beta-blocker drugs such as metoprolol and bisoprolol. Now new research shows that about half of them do not benefit from the treatment and should not receive it at all. These are the patients who have suffered a small heart attack and have retained heart function afterward. The study began in September 2017 and patients were followed up until November 2023....
  • CDC Releases Hidden Trove Of COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Reports

    04/03/2024 10:43:10 PM PDT · by SeekAndFind · 16 replies
    Epoch Times ^ | 04/03/2024 | Zachary Steiber
    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released previously hidden reports of facial paralysis and other adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination.The 780,000 reports were received shortly after the COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out, and show people experienced a wide range of post-vaccination problems, including heart inflammation, miscarriages, and seizures.“Loss of consciousness and seizure immediately following injection. Went to ER by ambulance,” one person reported.“Diagnosed with Bells Palsy today due to left-sided facial numbness and paralysis,” another said.People lodged the reports with V-safe, a text-message system created by the CDC to monitor for possible side effects of COVID-19...
  • Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport 'pump' plays a vital role in cardiac function

    04/02/2024 10:07:55 PM PDT · by ConservativeMind · 11 replies
    Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of biological functions, and a new study takes aim at how it's transported to address cardiac dysfunction and other diseases, opening new possibilities for treatment. The study charts a new course in explaining how a novel protein called ERMA—a long-time mystery—functions as a precision-engineered pump in guiding magnesium. The investigation reveals how disruptions in ERMA's function can lead to significant disturbances in how heart cells manage calcium, crucial for the rhythmic contractions of the heart muscle. These imbalances can lead to cardiac dysfunctions, particularly affecting the heart's relaxation phase and its...
  • A natural compound derived from broccoli may help prevent and treat stroke

    03/29/2024 9:08:27 AM PDT · by bitt · 11 replies
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com ^ | March 12, 2024 | By Corrie Pelc
    Each year about 15 million people globally experience a stroke. How quickly therapy is administered and its effectiveness has a large effect on a person’s recovery after a stroke. Researchers from the Heart Research Institute in Australia have found that a natural chemical found in broccoli may help both prevent and treat stroke. Every year, about 15 million people around the world experience a stroke — a cardiovascular condition that occurs when blood and oxygen are unable to get to the brain. Depending on the type of stroke, the main treatmentTrusted Source is either using medications to break down blood...
  • Army Whistleblower Targeted After Exposing 973% SURGE in Heart Failure Among Navy Pilots

    03/13/2024 5:45:06 AM PDT · by Sam77 · 27 replies
    Disswire.com ^ | 13 March 2024 | Michael Taylor
    A United States Navy medic who blew the whistle on an explosive report showing a massive increase in heart issues among military pilots has been blocked by the Department of Defense (DOD) from accessing his work computer. Navy Medical Service Corps Lt. Ted Macie shared shocking information about the surge in heart failure among military personnel.
  • The CDC "released" a 148 page study on myocarditis after COVID-19 "vaccination" and every single page is completely redacted. This must be a new record.

    03/11/2024 5:29:27 PM PDT · by yesthatjallen · 41 replies
    Hans Mahncke Twitter ^ | 02 07 2024 | Hans Mahncke
    "The CDC "released" a 148 page study on myocarditis after COVID-19 "vaccination" and every single page is completely redacted. This must be a new record." Hans Mahncke Twitter
  • Study raises questions about plastic pollution's effect on heart health

    03/09/2024 4:40:34 PM PST · by ConservativeMind · 9 replies
    Medical Xpress / Associated Press / New England Journal of Medicine ^ | March 7, 2024 | Carla K. Johnson / Raffaele Marfella et al / Philip J. Landrigan et al
    We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous or somewhere in between? A small study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine raises more questions than it answers about how these bits—microplastics and the smaller nanoplastics—might affect the heart. The study involved 257 people who had surgery to clear blocked blood vessels in their necks. Italian researchers analyzed the fatty buildup that the surgeons removed from the carotid arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the brain. Using two methods, they found evidence of plastics—mostly invisible nanoplastics—in...
  • New research suggests boosting potassium is key for blood pressure control (More important than sodium reduction)

    02/26/2024 8:58:33 PM PST · by ConservativeMind · 36 replies
    While reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a study suggests that upping your potassium intake can be at least as important. Researchers analyzed data from The George Institute's large-scale randomized trial, the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS), which involved 20,995 participants followed for five years. The study showed clear reductions in the risk of stroke (14%), major cardiovascular events (13%) and premature death (12%) from switching regular salt for potassium-enriched salt. The researchers based their analyses on the "gold standard" measure of sodium and potassium in the urine of...
  • Ashland County student’s cause of death revealed after collapse during homecoming

    02/21/2024 11:32:18 AM PST · by DallasBiff · 39 replies
    WOIO, MSN ^ | 2w | Noelle Haynes
    ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ashland County Coroner’s Office released the cause of death for student Breanna McKean, who collapsed during homecoming events in late September. The coroner says McKean, 17, died from myocarditis, a virus that causes inflammation to the heart. The coroner also released this list of causes for myocarditis: Viruses, Gastrointestinal infections, Bacteria, Parasites, Fungi, Medications or illegal drugs, Chemicals or radiation, Other inflammatory diseases Myocarditis usually goes away without permanent complications but severe cases can damage or weakens the heart muscles, according to the coroner. McKean collapsed due to a medical emergency before the Mapleton...
  • COVID vaccines linked to slight increases in heart, brain, blood disorders: study

    02/21/2024 7:05:43 AM PST · by yesthatjallen · 41 replies
    NYP via MSN ^ | 02 20 2024 | Yaron Steinbuch
    COVID vaccines from companies like Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca have been linked to rare occurrences of heart, brain and blood disorders, according to the largest vaccine study to date. Researchers from the Global Vaccine Data Network analyzed 99 million people who received jabs in eight countries and monitored for increases in 13 medical conditions, Bloomberg News reported. The study, which was published in the journal Vaccine last week, found the vaccines were linked to a slight spike in neurological, blood and heart-related medical conditions. COVID vaccines have been linked to rare occurrences of heart, brain and blood disorders, the new...
  • 13 New Biomarkers Could Help Better Predict Heart Disease Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes

    01/30/2024 1:48:25 PM PST · by nickcarraway · 4 replies
    News Medical ^ | Jan 27 2024
    An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. The analysis, conducted by 23 experts from 11 countries, was led by The Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, and Lund University in Sweden. Although people with type 2 diabetes are two times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes, it is a challenge for clinicians to predict who in this population is most at risk. Traditional risk scores, which reflect risk...
  • EXCLUSIVE: Email Reveals Why CDC Didn’t Issue Alert on COVID Vaccines and Myocarditis(CDC officials were worried about causing panic)

    01/25/2024 8:09:41 AM PST · by Vendome · 31 replies
    The Epoch Times ^ | 1/25/2024 | Zachary Stieber
    The nation’s top public health agency did not send an alert on COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation because officials were concerned they would cause panic, according to an email obtained by The Epoch Times. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2021 drafted an alert for heart inflammation, or myocarditis, and the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Officials prepared to release it to the public, taking steps including having the agency’s director review the language, internal documents show. “The pros and cons of an official HAN are what the main discussion are right now,” Dr. Sara Oliver,...
  • Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

    More than half of adults living in the U.S. label themselves as "mouth breathers"—breathing primarily through an open mouth. However, according to research, breathing through the nose leads to several benefits, including lower blood pressure and other factors that could predict heart disease risk. Blood pressure and heart rate can be predictors of heart disease. Breathing patterns can affect these bodily functions due to the crosstalk that occurs between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Nasal breathing has been shown to relax the airways and improve breathing efficiency. A group of 20 young adult volunteers participated in a crossover study consisting...