New drug, tirzepatide, shows promise for patients with diastolic/preserved ejection fraction heart failure. Find out more with MNB.

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EAT and cardiometabolic health Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a fancy term for fatty tissue surrounding the heart. Normally, EAT plays an important role in heart function and offers protective factors for good health.1 In abnormal conditions, EAT is a risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases like obesity and insulin resistance.2 Finding a balance of this […]

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Most people assume the main issues of heart disease are high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other mainstream contributors. While these are common factors, it’s important to know that heart problems also stem from functional problems with the organ itself. One of these functional problems is mitral valve prolapse disease (MVP) which can be a […]

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Globally, approximately 64.3 million people living with heart failure which is why understanding the symptoms of heart failure and their relationship with mitochondrial dysfunction are crucial.1 The most significant number of people (2% of adults) with heart failure are in developed countries like North America and the UK.1 An important sign of heart failure is […]

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Are energy drinks the secret to faster running or just a myth? Learn the research results and find out the hidden risks of these popular drinks. Key points in this article: Energy drinks are just one of the many products on the market claiming to improve running performance, but little research has been conducted to […]

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Is it safe to have a drink after a diagnosis of heart failure? Researchers recently investigated the relationship between alcohol and heart failure in a study published in JAMA Network Open. Heart failure affects up to 26 million people around the world and is showing no sign of decreasing. The relationship between alcohol and heart […]

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A recent study investigated a unique signaling pathway that might contribute to exercise intolerance in chronic heart failure. Chronic heart failure occurs when a weakened or damaged heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. The primary cause of chronic heart failure is myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, which […]

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A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed the efficacy of two drug treatments in reducing mortality in heart failure patients. Chronic heart failure affects 1-2% of the adult population in developed countries and it has one of the highest morbidity and mortality rates for cardiovascular disease globally. It is thus crucial to decrease the risk […]

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