Journal of the American Heart Association
Coverage of Journal of the American Heart Association in the Nexus archive.
- Common eating habit may trigger premature immune system aging, study finds
A study from the University of South Alabama found that a high-salt diet triggers the immune system to release interleukin-16 (IL-16), causing premature aging of blood vessel cells and impairing their function. Experimental senolytic drugs like navitoclax reversed this damage in mice but face challenges in human application.
- Simple fruit combo could improve heart function in weeks, new study finds
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that adults with prediabetes who consumed one avocado and one cup of mango daily for eight weeks showed improved vascular function and diast, blood pressure. The research, conducted by the Illinois Institute of Technology's Center for Nutrition Research, highlights the potential cardiovascular benefits of this fruit combination.