The cardiovascular benefits of soy
A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.
To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.
COVID-19 is a disease that also affects blood vessels
Patients who develop severe complications from COVID-19 often have bleeding disorders leading to abnormal blood clot formation.
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart
The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.
Obesity and heart function
A study sheds light on a mechanism of adaptation for the decrease in cardiac energy capacity induced by obesity.
COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, studies indicate that cardiovascular disease may also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and that these cardiac conditions contribute to the mortality caused by severe forms of the disease.
Olive oil, the best source of fat for cooking
A new U.S. study confirms that regular consumption of olive oil is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease
Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.
Plant or animal proteins: An impact on health
According to recent studies, reducing the intake of animal proteins and replacing them with plant-based proteins seems beneficial for maintaining good health.
Optimism reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
According to prospective studies, optimism is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and premature death.