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• Heart Health

  JACC Focus Seminar Framingham Heart Study

  The Framingham Heart Study, launched in 1948, became the longest-running research project tracking heart disease causes and risk factors across multiple generations of families.

• Heart Health

  Ketogenic Diet And Cardiac Substrate Metabolism

  Researchers reviewed how ketogenic diets affect heart metabolism, finding potential cardiovascular benefits through improved heart energy use, but also noting concerns about elevated cholesterol levels.

• Heart Health

  Ketogenic Diet And Cardiac Substrate Metabolism

  This research review examines how ketogenic diets affect heart metabolism and whether they may help prevent heart disease, despite some potential cardiovascular risks.

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  Ketogenic Diet Suppressed T Regulatory Cells And Promoted Cardiac Fibrosis Via Reducing Mitochondria Associated Membranes And Inhibiting Mitochondrial Function

  This study found that ketogenic diets may harm heart function in diabetic mice by reducing protective immune cells and increasing heart scarring, despite improving blood sugar control.

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  Ketone Body 3 Hydroxybutyrate Ameliorates Atherosclerosis Via Receptor Gpr109a Mediated Calcium Influx

  Researchers found that 3-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone body produced during fasting or ketogenic diets, significantly reduced artery-clogging plaque in mice by reducing harmful inflammation.

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  Ketone Body Improves Neurological Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest By Inhibiting Mitochondrial Fission In Rats

  Researchers found that ketones (β-hydroxybutyrate) protected brain function and improved survival in rats after cardiac arrest by preserving the health of cellular powerhouses called mitochondria.

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  Ketone Body β Hydroxybutyrate Prevents Myocardial Oxidative Stress In Septic Cardiomyopathy

  Researchers found that beta-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone body produced during fasting or ketogenic diets, may protect the heart from damage during severe infections called sepsis.

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  Ketones Flux Through BDH1 Supports Metaboic Remodeling Of Skeletal And Cardiac Muscles

  Researchers found that a specific enzyme helps heart and skeletal muscles use ketones more efficiently during intermittent time-restricted eating, improving fat burning and exercise performance.

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  Ketones Step To The Plate A Game Changer For Metabolic Remodeling In Heart Failure

  New research shows that failing hearts switch from using fats and sugars to using ketones (molecules made during fasting) as their primary fuel source.

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  Ketosis Prevents Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Progression And Rupture In Male Rats

  Researchers identified seven blood markers that may actually cause peripheral artery disease (blocked leg arteries), which could help doctors better predict and prevent this serious condition.

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  Large Scale Metabolomic Profiling Identifies Novel Biomarkers For Incident Coronary Heart Disease

  Researchers identified four blood molecules that can help predict heart disease risk, potentially improving early detection beyond traditional risk factors.

• Heart Health

  LDL And CV Dz

  Researchers found that having "normal" LDL cholesterol levels doesn't always protect against heart attacks, challenging the common belief that lower cholesterol is always better.

• Heart Health

  Lean Mean And Ox Stress

  A study found that eating lean red meat instead of some carbs for 8 weeks didn't increase harmful inflammation or oxidative stress in the body.

• Heart Health

  Length Of Residence In The United States Is Associated With A Higher Prevalence Of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors In Immigrants A Contemporary Analysis Of The National Health Interview Survey

  Immigrants who live in the US for 10 or more years have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure than newer immigrants.

• Heart Health

  Lifestyle Intervention Reduces Body Weight And Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors In Worksites

  A workplace wellness program that combined healthy eating guidance with behavior change support helped employees lose an average of 8 pounds and improve their heart health markers.

• Heart Health

  Lifetime Cardiovascular Risk Of Childhoo 2010 The American Journal Of Clinic

  Childhood obesity significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease later in life due to multiple health complications that damage blood vessels over time.

• Heart Health

  Lipid Energy Model

  Researchers propose a new model explaining why some lean people on low-carb diets develop very high cholesterol levels that may not indicate heart disease risk.

• Heart Health

  Lipid Keratopathy And Atheroma

  Researchers found that fatty deposits in the eye's cornea are similar to fatty plaques in arteries, suggesting both conditions may develop through comparable processes.

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  Lipid Lowering Therapy And Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk Comparative Meta Analysis Of Statins And PCSK9 Inhibitors

  This large study found that statin medications slightly increase bleeding stroke risk, while newer PCSK9 inhibitor drugs do not carry this same risk.

• Heart Health

  Lipid Profiles And All Cause Mortality

  A study of Chinese centenarians found that higher total cholesterol levels were associated with lower risk of death, challenging conventional wisdom about cholesterol.

• Heart Health

  Lipoic Acid And Cardiovascular Disease 2003 The Journal Of Nutrition

  Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that may protect against heart disease by reducing harmful oxidation, improving cholesterol levels, and supporting blood pressure.

• Heart Health

  Lipoprotein Lipase Enhances The Binding Of Native And Oxidized Low Density Lipoproteins To Versican And Biglycan Synthesized By Cultured Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells

  Researchers found that an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase helps bad cholesterol stick to artery wall proteins, which may worsen plaque buildup and heart disease.

• Heart Health

  Long Term Calorie Restriction Is Highly Effective In Reducing The Risk For Atherosclerosis In Humans

  Long-term calorie restriction significantly reduces heart disease risk by improving cholesterol, blood pressure, and artery health compared to typical American diets.

• Heart Health

  Long Term Low Calorie Low Protein Vegan Diet And Endurance Exercise Are Associated With Low Cardiometabolic Risk

  A long-term low-calorie vegan diet and regular endurance exercise both significantly reduce heart disease risk factors compared to a typical Western diet.

• Heart Health

  Loss Of Metabolic Flexibility In The Failing Heart

  When the heart fails, it loses its ability to efficiently switch between different fuel sources like fats and sugars, which worsens heart function.

• Heart Health

  Lovastatin Decreases Coenzyme Q Levels In Humans

  Researchers found that lovastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication, also reduces levels of coenzyme Q10, a nutrient essential for heart function.

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  Low Carbohydrate High Protein Diet And Incidence Of Cardiovascular Diseases In Swedish Women Prospective Cohort Study

  A large Swedish study found that women following low-carb, high-protein diets for many years had a slightly higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke.

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  Low Carbohydrate–high Protein Diets Is There A Place For Them In Clinical Cardiology

  This research examines whether low-carb, high-protein diets like Atkins are safe and effective alternatives to traditional low-fat diets for heart health.

• Heart Health

  Low Cholesterol Is Associated With Mortality From Cardiovascular Diseases A Dynamic Cohort Study In Korean Adults

  A Korean study found that both very low cholesterol (under 160 mg/dL) and very high cholesterol (240+ mg/dL) were linked to higher heart disease death rates.

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  Low Dose 1,3 Butanediol Reverses Age Associated Vascular Dysfunction Independent Of Ketone Body β Hydroxybutyrate

  Researchers found that low doses of a compound called 1,3-butanediol can restore healthy blood vessel function in aging rats without producing ketones.

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  Low Lipoprotein(a) Concentration Is Associated With Cancer And All Cause Deaths A Population Based Cohort Study

  A large Japanese study found that people with very low levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of cholesterol particle, had higher rates of cancer and death from all causes.

• Heart Health

  Lower Lifetime Dietary Fiber Intake Is Associated With 2012 The American Jou

  People who ate less fiber throughout their teens and twenties had stiffer, less healthy arteries by age 36, suggesting fiber protects heart health from a young age.

• Heart Health

  LowFat Ideology

  This historical analysis reveals how low-fat diet recommendations became widespread in America despite lacking strong evidence for preventing heart disease or promoting weight loss.

• Heart Health

  LpA II B C D E A New Immunochemically Defined Acute Phase Lipoprotein In Humans

  Researchers discovered a new type of cholesterol particle that increases during inflammation and may help the body fight infections and heal damaged tissues.

• Heart Health

  Lysosomal Acid Lipase As A Molecular Target Of The Very Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet In Morbidly Obese Patients The Potential Effects On Liver Steatosis And Cardiovascular Risk Factors

  A very low-carb ketogenic diet for 25 days helped severely obese patients lose weight, improve liver health, and boost activity of an important fat-processing enzyme.

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  Macrophages In Cardiovascular Disease

  This research review explains how immune cells called macrophages both cause heart damage through inflammation and help hearts heal after injury.

• Heart Health

  Markedly Increased Intake Of Refined Carbohydrates And Sugar Is Associated With The Rise Of Coronary Heart Disease And Diabetes Among The Alaskan Inuit

  A study of Alaskan Inuit people found that switching from their traditional low-sugar diet to a Western diet high in refined carbohydrates increased their rates of heart disease and diabetes.

• Heart Health

  Meat Intake And Cause Specific Mortality

  A large Asian study found that meat consumption was not linked to higher death rates, unlike studies in Western populations.

• Heart Health

  Mechanism Of Calcification In Cardiovascular Diseases

  Researchers studied how calcium deposits form in heart arteries and tissues, which can make blood vessels stiff and increase heart disease risk.

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  Mechanisms And Clinical Consequences Of Vascular Calcification

  Calcium buildup in blood vessels is not just passive aging but an active, bone-like process that significantly increases heart attack and stroke risk.

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  Mechanisms Of Oxidized LDL Mediated Endothelial Dysfunction And Its Consequences For The Development Of Atherosclerosis

  This research explains how damaged "bad" cholesterol (oxidized LDL) harms blood vessel walls and drives the development of atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart attacks and strokes.

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  Medial Injury Dysfunction Induced Granulation Tissue Repair Is The Pathogenesis Of Atherosclerosis

  Researchers propose that atherosclerosis (artery hardening) begins when the middle layer of artery walls gets damaged, triggering a repair process that actually creates the dangerous plaques.

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  Medical Reversal Why We Must Raise The Bar Before Adopting New Technologies

  Medical "reversal" happens when better studies prove that widely-used treatments don't actually work, highlighting why new medical technologies need stronger evidence before adoption.

• Heart Health

  Mediterranean Versus Vegetarian Diet For Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (the CARDIVEG Study) Study Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Researchers are comparing Mediterranean and vegetarian diets head-to-head to determine which is better for preventing heart disease in overweight adults.

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  Meta Analysis Of Prospective Cohort Studies Evaluating The Association Of Saturated Fat With Cardiovascular Disease

  This large analysis of 21 studies found no evidence that eating saturated fat increases the risk of heart disease or stroke.

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  Meta Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials Of Red Meat Consumption In Comparison With Various Comparison Diets On Cardiovascular Risk Factors

  This study found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant proteins like beans and nuts improves cholesterol levels, but the comparison food matters more than eliminating red meat alone.

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  Metabolism Of Exogenous [2,4 13C]β Hydroxybutyrate Following Traumatic Brain Injury In 21 22 Day Old Rats An Ex Vivo NMR Study

  Researchers found that young rats with brain injuries used more ketones (alternative brain fuel) for energy, suggesting ketones may help support brain healing after trauma.

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  Mevinolin, An Inhibitor Of Cholesterol Synthesis, Induces MRNA For Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor In Livers Of Hamsters And Rabbits

  Researchers found that mevinolin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) works by increasing the liver's production of receptors that remove harmful cholesterol from the blood.