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Heart disease
FEDIOL perspective – Hydrogenation in the context of the debate on Trans Fatty Acids (TFA)
FEDIOL supports the introduction of an EU-wide 2% non-ruminant TFA legal limit on fat basis in products intended to the final consumers together with the deletion of the existing full/partial hydrogenation labelling as prescribed by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
Research links cholesterol to tendonitis and chronic pain
Est. 3minChronic pain and tendon inflammation could be directly linked to high cholesterol, according to a study by the University of Canberra. EURACTIV Spain reports.
‘Good’ cholesterol is actually bad after menopause, new research finds
Est. 3minResearchers in the United States have found that hormonal changes in women during the menopause can cause so-called ‘good cholesterol’ to become dangerous to their health. EURACTIV France reports.
Text messages help treat cardiovascular diseases
Est. 3minAn new study has found that sending text messages to heart attack survivors, encouraging them to make healthier lifestyle choices, can bring significant health benefits. EURACTIV France reports.
Cardiologists point to novel areas for prevention?
Est. 6minSPECIAL REPORT / Europe’s leading cardiologists have advised policymakers to look into unexpected areas such as e-cigarettes and personalised medicine in their efforts to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Climate change increases risk of death from heart disease, study says
Est. 3minHigh temperatures, heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations pose an ever-increasing threat to the global population, with a recent study by the German Weather Service indicating higher health risks. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Patented drugs double the cost of fighting heart disease in France
Est. 3minFrench doctors prescribe more patented statins than their European counterparts. The country’s health service spends €1.2 billion on statins every year, double the budget of some European countries. EURACTIV France reports.
Kidney function linked to cardiovascular health
Est. 3minA new study has revealed that tests for kidney function can be equally effective at indicating a patient's risk of heart disease as blood pressure or cholesterol tests. EURACTIV France reports.
WHO warns of burgeoning obesity crisis in Europe
Est. 3minEurope will face an obesity crisis of vast proportions by 2030, according to new World Health Organization projections, with many countries likely to see far more than half of adults above the healthy weight limit.
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
What is FH?
FH is an inherited condition associated with high “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C) and may predispose a person to premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). People with FH are unable to process the body’s natural supply of cholesterol, leading to very high levels of “bad” cholesterol that can block arteries and lead to a heart attack or stroke.
France leads Europe in cardiovascular health
Est. 4minA recent report by the French Directorate for Research, Studies and the Evaluation of Statistics (DREES) has placed France ahead of its EU partners in terms of cardiovascular health, despite a relatively high rate of smoking among young people. EURACTIV France reports.
MEPs highlight weakness of EU cholesterol strategy
Est. 3minTwo MEPs have questioned the European Commission over the lack of information available about bad cholesterol, which now affects 54% of Europeans. EURACTIV France reports.
Researchers link air pollution to heart diseases
Est. 4minResponsible for 400,000 deaths each year globally, air pollution has yet to be sufficiently addressed by the world's governments, researchers have warned. EURACTIV France reports.
Study recommends systematic prescription of statins to the elderly
Est. 3minAmerican researchers believe that 97% of people over the age of 66 should regularly take statins to reduce their risk of heart disease. But there is still no consensus within the medical community on the benefits of the drugs. EURACTIV France reports.
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Children: the hidden victims of heart disease
Est. 3minHeart disease is the leading cause of death in a child's early months. Up to 8,000 children are born with heart disease in France each year. EURACTIV.fr reports.
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Heart disease: a regional problem
Est. 3minHeart disease is the leading cause of death in Europe, claiming about four million victims each year. Some regions are affected to a much greater extent than others, and disparities are clearly visible both on a national level and across the continent. EURACTIV France reports.
High cholesterol causes breast cancer, study shows
Est. 3minBritish researchers have discovered a relationship between high cholesterol levels in women, and breast cancer. EURACTIV France reports.
French medicine agency clears new anticoagulants despite safety concerns
Est. 3minA new generation of anticoagulants have been blamed for the deaths of patients in France. Studies from two leading French health agencies conclude that they do not pose a serious risk, but doubts remain. EURACTIV France reports.
High cholesterol on the rise among young people
Est. 4minOut of 100,000 heart disease incidents in France, 20,000 affect under 45-year-olds. Yet society does not realise the risk of hypercholesterolemia in younger people. EURACTIV France reports.
Butter and fatty acids may not be as unhealthy as previously thought
Est. 3minUsing olive oil instead of butter when cooking a meal may not lower heart risk, according to new research by the British Heart Foundation.
Europe’s number one killer still needs attention, experts say
Est. 3minCardiovascular disease accounts for more deaths than any other disease in the EU, and though it has received a lot of attention over the past decades, much more needs to be done at EU level, experts say.
Europe must tackle air pollution, warn UN scientists
Est. 4minThe health effects of air pollution have been underestimated and Europe should revisit its laws to tackle the problem, UN scientists have concluded after a major review of new evidence.
Heart disease deaths show dramatic decline in Europe
Est. 3minThe number of people dying from heart disease in Europe has dropped dramatically in recent decades, thanks largely to the success of cholesterol-lowering drugs and drives to persuade people to quit smoking, scientists said on Wednesday (25 June).
Traffic pollution, noise linked to heart diseases: Study
Est. 3minExposure to traffic pollution and noise can in the long run lead to atherosclerosis, according to a German study which for the first time explored the links between the two.