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Researchers have found that treating gum disease (periodontal disease) may reduce heart disease, diabetes and other conditions…
Women with a history of miscarriage or stillbirth have a slightly increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), new research…
For many of us, alcohol is an enjoyable backdrop to life: wine with dinner, beers with friends, a glass of bubbly to celebrate a special occasion, or nip of something heavier to unwind after a long day…
A new US study may explain how stress increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. By monitoring 29 medical residents working…
The recent retraction of an academic claim in a leading journal about the incidence of side effects from cholesterol-lowering drugs has sparked anger in the medical community and potentially undermined…
Most of the salt consumed in Australia is already hidden in processed foods and meals, but there are some simple steps you can take to avoid eating too much of this palatable seasoning. High salt intake…
A new Global Cardiovascular Disease Atlas shows that rates of cardiovascular disease are falling in wealthier countries. During the second half of the 20th century, deaths from diseases such as heart attacks…
New research shows babies born with a high birth weight could be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease as adults. Researcher…
What we know about statins comes almost entirely from commercial interests. So what we take for knowledge about their harms and benefits is actually information designed to optimise the drug makers’ responsibility…
Nearly 13m more adults in the US will be eligible for statins after new guidelines widened the criteria for use of the drugs to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes. Using data…
Eating dark chocolate appears to improve cardiovascular health, new research shows. Researchers analysed 44 middle-aged overweight…
A new study has found a link between the amount of sodium in certain medications and the risk of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension and stroke – and says normal use of some medicines can expose…
Cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) causes the most deaths in Western countries overall and the vast majority of premature deaths. Drugs known as statins have been the cornerstone of how we…
Earlier this week, the BMJ published an article claiming advice that saturated fat intake should be minimised to reduce heart disease is flawed. While this may sound tempting, it’s just not the case. The…
Increased body mass index (BMI) has been found to significantly raise the risk of heart disease – regardless of exercise…
As life expectancies across the world steadily increase, the world’s population is inexorably ageing. Too often, with age comes difficult health problems such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These…
Those under the age of 55 who drink coffee to excess (over four cups per day) are more likely to die from all causes than…
According to an experimental study published in Nature Communications, severing key nerves in the neck may provide a new option for lowering high blood pressure. Considering new approaches to treating…
Pregnant women can now more easily assess their risk of contracting diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. After…
Principais colaboradores
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Team Head, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
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Professor of Global Health, Institute for Applied Research, University of Birmingham
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Vice-Chancellor, University of Wollongong
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Member, IMPART (Inflammation & Metabolism, Physical Ability, & Research Translation) Network, Dalhousie University
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Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology, University of Westminster
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Executive Director, George Institute Australia, George Institute for Global Health
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Epidemiology, University of Cambridge
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Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow, University of Cambridge
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Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Vascular and Clinical Physiology, Sheffield Hallam University
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Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Pharmacology, Department of Bioscience, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Lecturer on Health Care Policy, Harvard University
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Professor, University of Pretoria
