Tag: Cardiovascular Risk
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Heart Health: What the New Study Reveals
Overview: CSU and Cardiovascular Risk Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is more than a skin condition. Recent research has highlighted a potential link between CSU and an elevated risk of several cardiovascular diseases. While CSU is primarily characterized by recurrent hives and itching lasting six weeks or longer, the inflammatory processes behind CSU may extend beyond…
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk: What It Means for Patients
Overview: CSU and cardiovascular risk Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition characterized by persistent hives and itching with no identifiable trigger, affects a significant portion of adults worldwide. Recent research has begun to shed light on a potential link between CSU and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). While CSU is primarily a dermatologic…
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Cardiovascular Risk: What Patients Should Know
Understanding Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a condition characterized by recurrent hives and sometimes swelling that lasts for six weeks or longer. Unlike hives triggered by specific allergens, CSU arises without a clear external cause and can be persistent, fluctuating in intensity. The condition affects various aspects of daily life, from…
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Hidden visceral and liver fat damages arteries, study finds
Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver linked to artery damage A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the findings challenge the traditional reliance on…
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Hidden Fat Inside the Abdomen and Liver May Harm Arteries, Study Finds
Hidden fat may quietly damage arteries, beyond what BMI reveals A groundbreaking study led by researchers at McMaster University shows that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and in the liver can quietly damage arteries—even in people who appear healthy by traditional measures. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the research challenges the…
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Hidden Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage: Rethinking Obesity Risk
Hidden fat and the quiet risk to artery health Obesity is often evaluated using body-mass index (BMI) and outward signs of excess weight. A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reframes that view by focusing on hidden fats—the visceral fat that wraps around internal organs and the fat stored in the liver. Using…
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Skinny Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage and Heart Risk
Hidden fat quietly damages arteries, even in people who look healthy A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine, the research challenges the conventional reliance on body-mass index (BMI) as…
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Does Serum Uric Acid Predict Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults? Insights from a Berlin Cohort
Overview: What the BIS study examined Recent findings from a population-based prospective cohort in Berlin raise important questions about serum uric acid (SUA) and its role in cardiovascular risk among older adults. Using data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS), researchers followed 2,058 community-dwelling seniors (average age about 80) to explore whether SUA levels predict…
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Serum Uric Acid and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Death in Older Adults: Insights from a Berlin Population Study
Overview Understanding how serum uric acid (SUA) relates to cardiovascular outcomes in older adults is crucial given the high prevalence of hyperuricemia in this population. A population-based prospective analysis using the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) cohort provides new insights. The study followed community-dwelling adults aged 70 and older to examine whether baseline and time-updated SUA…
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Serum Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the Berlin Initiative Study
Background and purpose Serum uric acid (SUA) is a biomarker that has drawn attention for potential links to cardiovascular disease and mortality. A population-based prospective cohort study using data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) examined whether SUA levels in community-dwelling older adults influence the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and death. The…