CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTOR

This early-phase study tested whether switching HIV medications to doravirine (with emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide) could improve cholesterol and reduce early signs of heart disease in 26 people with well-controlled HIV. Participants had stable HIV and high cholesterol. The …

This study tested a new weight loss program called Med-South, which adapts the Mediterranean diet for Southern tastes, against the popular WW (Weight Watchers) program. Over 2 years, 360 adults with obesity were randomly assigned to one of the two programs. Researchers measured w…

This study looked at whether taking short, regular walks during long periods of sitting can lower blood sugar and cholesterol after meals—key risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Researchers compared normal-weight and overweight/obese South Asian adults who sit at least 7…

This study tested a year-long online program to help adults aged 40-70 who are at risk for heart disease become more active. Participants received a fitness tracker, online coaching, and educational sessions. The goal was to see if this approach could increase daily steps and hel…

This study looked at whether a stretching routine could help reduce heart-related health risks in pregnant women with obesity during late pregnancy. 224 women participated from week 27 to week 37 of pregnancy. The stretching group was compared to a group doing moderate to vigorou…

This study tested whether drinking a ketone supplement three times a day for two weeks could improve blood vessel health and thinking skills in adults aged 50-75. Eleven participants each tried the ketone drink and a placebo (flavored water) in random order, with a two-week break…

This study looked at how choline from eggs or supplements changes levels of TMAO, a compound tied to higher heart disease risk. Researchers compared 86 adults who ate eggs or took choline pills for 28 days. The goal was to see if the source of choline matters for TMAO production …

This study looked at whether treating insomnia could reduce the risk of heart disease in 140 adults aged 40-59 with PTSD. Researchers measured blood pressure, sleep quality, and other heart risk factors before and after insomnia treatment. The goal was to understand the link betw…

This study looked at 90 people with low or medium heart risk to see if tiny, non-blocking plaques in the heart arteries affect how blood clots and how blood vessels work. Participants had a special CT scan to find these small plaques, and their blood was tested for clotting activ…

This study looked at whether a single high-salt meal affects blood pressure and blood vessel function differently in Black versus white adults. About 71 healthy people aged 19-40 ate both a high-salt and a low-salt tomato soup meal on separate days. Researchers measured blood pre…

This study looked at 61 adults to see if physical fitness, diet, and body measurements like weight and waist size are linked to gum disease. Researchers reviewed dental records and questionnaires from a previous study. The goal was to understand how lifestyle factors might affect…

This study looked at whether taking choline supplements for a short time changes how well blood vessels work in healthy adults. Twenty people took choline or a placebo for five days each, with a break in between. Researchers measured artery function and stiffness to see if cholin…

This study looked at whether taking choline supplements can temporarily harm blood vessel function in healthy adults. Researchers gave 29 participants either choline or a placebo and measured artery health using ultrasound. The goal was to understand how a gut-related chemical ca…

This study looked at whether replacing sitting time with standing or walking can help control blood sugar in South Asian adults who are overweight or obese. Eighteen participants changed their daily routines to sit less and move more. The results showed that even small changes ca…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities change levels of ghrelin, a hormone that controls hunger, in 40 adults with obesity and prediabetes. Researchers measured ghrelin in the blood and checked appetite, insulin sensitivity, and blood vessel function. The goal wa…

This study looked at how drinking orange juice compared to a sugary drink affects risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Fifty-six adults drank either orange juice or a sugar-sweetened beverage for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood sugar …

This study looked at how salt in the diet affects blood pressure in Black adults. 19 participants ate both high-salt and low-salt diets to see how their bodies handled salt. The goal was to understand the link between salt and blood pressure, not to test a treatment.

This research study looked at how stress, behavior, and social factors affect weight loss and heart health in people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Fifteen adults with overweight or obesity took part. The goal was to learn more about what helps or hinders weight management in th…

This study followed 72 young adults who were part of a larger European study 10 years ago as teenagers. Researchers looked at their current heart disease risk using a special score and compared it to their diet and lifestyle habits from adolescence. The goal was to find which tee…