CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTOR

This study tests whether a cookie made from Golden Rice and red betel leaf can improve blood fat levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Over 28 days, 102 adults will eat the cookies daily, and their cholesterol and triglycerides will be measured before and after. The goal is to s…

This study tests a 90-day fully virtual program for adults aged 30-60 who are sedentary and have stable weight. Participants will exercise using Peloton, take daily supplements, and track activity with wearables. The goal is to see if this approach helps with weight loss and impr…

This study looked at how the body's internal clock affects heart disease risk in people with obesity. Researchers compared lean and overweight adults by measuring blood pressure and other heart markers at different times of day. Because only 17 people took part, the results are n…

This study tests whether using large health databases can help more people take cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Researchers are working with 500,000 people in high-risk Ontario communities to see if educational tools for patients and doctors imp…

This study followed over 12,500 non-pregnant women in Southampton, UK, and then tracked about 3,000 of their children from before birth through age 19. Researchers are looking at how factors like diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy influence child development, obesity,…

This study reviews past clinical trials to see if soy protein from foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk as well as isolated soy protein does. Researchers will analyze data from adults in these trials to clarify which soy foods are most be…

This study was planned to see if nitric oxide could help blood vessels work better in heart surgery patients with pre-existing blood vessel problems. It was an add-on to a larger trial and would have measured blood flow in the arm. However, the study was withdrawn before enrollin…

This study looks at whether drinking a beverage with artificial sweeteners like erythritol or xylitol changes how blood platelets clump together, which could affect heart attack or stroke risk. Researchers will measure blood and urine levels of these sweeteners and test platelet …

This study looks at whether taking potassium supplements can help undo some of the harm caused by eating too much salt. Researchers will measure blood vessel function, blood pressure changes, and stress markers in 30 healthy adults. The goal is to understand how potassium might p…

This study looks at 100 adults with sleep bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep) to understand how it relates to sleep quality, heart health, thyroid function, and mental well-being. Participants will undergo sleep monitoring and fill out questionnaires. No treatment is given; the…