Tag: Cardiovascular Disease
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Global Menopause Heart Health Study Gets $10 Million to Detect Silent Artery Changes and Boost Prevention
New Global Initiative Aims to Redefine Menopause and Heart Health A groundbreaking global study has secured $10 million to launch the largest trial yet focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, co-led by BHF Professor Ziad Mallat at the University of Cambridge and Professor Martha Hi…, seeks to uncover how hormonal changes…
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Global menopause heart health study aims to redefine prevention with the SHE-HEALS trial
Global effort launches to understand menopause and heart health A new international initiative has secured $10 million to launch what researchers call the largest trial to date focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, led by renowned researchers from the University of Cambridge, aims to detect silent changes in arteries and test…
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Global study aims to shield women’s hearts through menopause-focused prevention
A landmark global effort to protect women’s heart health Menopause is more than a lifecycle milestone—it can mark a turning point for cardiovascular health. A newly funded international trial, named SHE-HEALS, has secured $10 million to become the largest study of its kind. The project seeks to uncover how the menopausal transition influences the arteries…
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Heart Attack Survivor Trolled: End Cardio Stigma in Durham
Shedding Light on a Silent Stigma When Louise McGill shared her experience of a heart attack, she hoped to raise awareness about a condition that affects thousands of people in the North East. Instead, she received a wave of online abuse and trolling that highlighted a troubling reality: cardiovascular disease still carries stigma. In communities…
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Heart attack survivor from County Durham speaks out after online abuse
Stigma and online abuse: a heart attack survivor’s experience Louise McGill, a resident of Waterhouses in County Durham, has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for greater understanding of cardiovascular disease. After suffering a heart attack, Louise chose to share her story publicly to help others and to highlight the ongoing stigma that people…
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Rising Tide: Fivefold Increase in Children Treated for Genetic Heart Disease at KKH
Singapore sees sharp uptick in pediatric genetic heart disease at KKH A striking fivefold increase in children seeking treatment for a hereditary condition linked to early heart disease and stroke has been reported by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) in Singapore. The hospital, a leading center for pediatric and maternal care, noted that the…
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We’re Losing Careers: Leading Cardiologist Warns Australian Medical Research Is in Crisis
Summary: A Crisis in Australian Medical Research A prominent Australian cardiologist has issued a stark warning: the country’s medical research sector is under strain, threatening the careers of researchers and the future of patient care. As funding stagnates and competition for grants intensifies, many scientists report exhausting timelines, precarious positions, and escalating pressure to publish…
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Heart Failure Prevalence in US Adults Rises 43% Since 1988
Key finding: Heart failure prevalence climbs over decades A new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and other national sources shows that crude prevalence of heart failure (HF) among United States adults increased from 2.1% in 1988 to 3.0% in 2023. The study, published in the Journal of the American…
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Pregnancy Signals: How a Woman’s Pregnancies Can Reveal Future Health Risks
Introduction A woman’s health can reveal patterns that extend far beyond the years of childbirth. Emerging research shows that experiences during pregnancy—especially complications—can foretell future health risks. This connection is not about predicting doom; it’s about using pregnancy as a window into a woman’s long-term well-being and guiding proactive care. Pregnancy as a Health Predictor…
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Genetic and Inflammatory Predictors of NDLVC Progression
Understanding nondilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy (NDLVC) NDLVC is a heart condition characterized by structural changes in the left ventricle without dilation. It can lead to symptoms ranging from none to heart failure, arrhythmias, or reduced exercise capacity. A recent large multicenter analysis published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology highlights an important finding: nearly 40%…