Phthalates are chemical compounds primarily used in plastics. Past research has identified a link between phthalates and cardiovascular disease,1 and a recent study2 has helped to identify at least one mechanism linking phthalate exposure to cardiovascular disease. A review published in 20163 showed that there was a significantly increased risk to cardiovascular disease and infertility… Read More »
This article was previously published February 12, 2019, and has been updated with new information. According to statistics1 by the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly half (48%) of all American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) — a classification that includes high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke — and… Read More »
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1 one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. One identified risk factor is high triglyceride levels, which are a type of necessary fat. However, in excess, it can increase… Read More »
Several substances have been considered as red blood cell substitutes and can be divided into two general groups: 1 synthetic molecules, such as the porphyrins and the perfluorocarbon compounds, which 2 molecules that incorporate hypovilemic in their structures, such as the cross-linked and hypovolenic hemoglobin solutions. This causes vascular constriction, enhanced sympathetic activity, system of… Read More »