University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute
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The Envirome Institute investigates how environmental conditions foster, support or impede cardiovascular health. We're pursuing a new vision of health that promotes wellness, improves resilience & reduces health inequities.
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The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute is engaged in groundbreaking research which builds our understanding of the environment’s impact on cardiovascular health from the molecular to the community level. Join us as we explore A New Vision of Health.
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Congratulations to the University of Louisville's Dr. Daniel J Conklin who won the Celebrating Editorial Impact Award from Springer Nature in honor of his outstanding leadership and dedication to the journal Cardiovascular Toxicology where he serves as editor-in-chief. @cardiometabosci.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Congratulations to the University of Louisville's Dr. Daniel J Conklin who won the Celebrating Editorial Impact Award from Springer Nature in honor of his outstanding leadership and dedication to the journal Cardiovascular Toxicology where he serves as editor-in-chief. @cardiometabosci.bsky.social
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Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors Among Women
"Reducing UPF intake may be an effective dietary strategy to prevent early-onset colorectal tumorigenesis."
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"Reducing UPF intake may be an effective dietary strategy to prevent early-onset colorectal tumorigenesis."
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Ultraprocessed Food and Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors Among Women
This study evaluates the association of the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (<50 years) in participants of the Nurses’ Health Study II.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Precursors Among Women
"Reducing UPF intake may be an effective dietary strategy to prevent early-onset colorectal tumorigenesis."
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"Reducing UPF intake may be an effective dietary strategy to prevent early-onset colorectal tumorigenesis."
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Scripps Research Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist @ardemp.bskyverified.social was featured on @scifri.bsky.social, where he reflected on the biology of touch, his early career path in science, and why he believes great scientists are practical dreamers who balance bold ideas with scientific rigor.
Even Nobel Prize Winners Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Neuroscientist Ardem Patapoutian immigrated to the US, found belonging in science, and did groundbreaking work on sense of touch.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Scripps Research Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist @ardemp.bskyverified.social was featured on @scifri.bsky.social, where he reflected on the biology of touch, his early career path in science, and why he believes great scientists are practical dreamers who balance bold ideas with scientific rigor.
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The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
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November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The problem with the climate regime in one article: With fewer people attending COP30 "one in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist." It is "the largest concentration of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP" and up 12% from COP29 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The #climatecrisis is already wreaking harm on people and places
Latest - human-caused global heating increased the direct economic damage caused in the Philippines by Super Typhoon Fung-wong by about 40%
#COP30
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Latest - human-caused global heating increased the direct economic damage caused in the Philippines by Super Typhoon Fung-wong by about 40%
#COP30
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Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues
As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centre
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The #climatecrisis is already wreaking harm on people and places
Latest - human-caused global heating increased the direct economic damage caused in the Philippines by Super Typhoon Fung-wong by about 40%
#COP30
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Latest - human-caused global heating increased the direct economic damage caused in the Philippines by Super Typhoon Fung-wong by about 40%
#COP30
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AP News: Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes apnews.com/article/emis...
Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:44 AM
AP News: Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes apnews.com/article/emis...
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💬 Viewpoint: Homelessness is shaped by federal policies, and addressing it requires evidence-based solutions centered on affordable housing and community support rather than prioritizing public safety measures.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
💬 Viewpoint: Homelessness is shaped by federal policies, and addressing it requires evidence-based solutions centered on affordable housing and community support rather than prioritizing public safety measures.
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Today the University of Louisville's Green Heart Louisville Project was honored to receive the Witte-Sakamoto Family Medal in City and Regional Planning from UPenn's Weitzman School of Design.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Today the University of Louisville's Green Heart Louisville Project was honored to receive the Witte-Sakamoto Family Medal in City and Regional Planning from UPenn's Weitzman School of Design.
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The 2025 Festival of Faiths started with a lovely opening celebration at the Cathedral of the Assumption this evening with thoughtful speakers and beautiful music. We're looking forward to cultivating community and exploring "Sacred Belonging" over the next few days! #FOF2025
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The 2025 Festival of Faiths started with a lovely opening celebration at the Cathedral of the Assumption this evening with thoughtful speakers and beautiful music. We're looking forward to cultivating community and exploring "Sacred Belonging" over the next few days! #FOF2025
Great meeting yesterday with the Louisville Greenprint partners. The Urban Design Studio's Patrick Piuma delivered an Open Space Network Report and Trees Louisville's Cindi Sullivan spoke about the Urban Forest Master Plan.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Great meeting yesterday with the Louisville Greenprint partners. The Urban Design Studio's Patrick Piuma delivered an Open Space Network Report and Trees Louisville's Cindi Sullivan spoke about the Urban Forest Master Plan.
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As the weather turns & trees go dormant, this week on Sustainability Now!, we catch up with friends at Louisville Grows: Exec. Dir. Christine Brinkmann & Urban Forestry Mgr, Colin Meadows. Listen while you grab a shovel & join us at 6 tree planting events this fall! soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward...
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As the weather turns and trees begin to go dormant, this week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, grabs a shovel to catch up with our friends at Louisville Grows (https://LouisvilleGrows.or
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November 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
As the weather turns & trees go dormant, this week on Sustainability Now!, we catch up with friends at Louisville Grows: Exec. Dir. Christine Brinkmann & Urban Forestry Mgr, Colin Meadows. Listen while you grab a shovel & join us at 6 tree planting events this fall! soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward...
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Just added Louisville's 1916 Streetcar Network to Rails to the Past. The network's 15 lines are all marked.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just added Louisville's 1916 Streetcar Network to Rails to the Past. The network's 15 lines are all marked.
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If you're at #COP30, don't miss our official side event exploring how artistic approaches, indigenous knowledge, & evidence-based communication paired with real-world energy, urban planning, & food interventions can mobilize action.
Nov 11 @ 11:30 BRT
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Nov 11 @ 11:30 BRT
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you're at #COP30, don't miss our official side event exploring how artistic approaches, indigenous knowledge, & evidence-based communication paired with real-world energy, urban planning, & food interventions can mobilize action.
Nov 11 @ 11:30 BRT
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Nov 11 @ 11:30 BRT
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Extreme warming of Amazon waters in a changing climate
"With ongoing climate change, temperatures that approach or exceed thermal tolerances for aquatic life are likely to become more common in tropical aquatic systems."
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"With ongoing climate change, temperatures that approach or exceed thermal tolerances for aquatic life are likely to become more common in tropical aquatic systems."
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Extreme warming of Amazon waters in a changing climate
In 2023, an unprecedented drought and heat wave severely affected Amazon waters, leading to high mortality of fishes and river dolphins. Five of 10 lakes monitored had exceptionally high daytime water...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Extreme warming of Amazon waters in a changing climate
"With ongoing climate change, temperatures that approach or exceed thermal tolerances for aquatic life are likely to become more common in tropical aquatic systems."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
"With ongoing climate change, temperatures that approach or exceed thermal tolerances for aquatic life are likely to become more common in tropical aquatic systems."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Research doesn’t always ‘speak for itself’; uptake of science into #publichealth policy requires active engagement between researchers & policymakers. Prof. J. Jaime Miranda & colleagues offer tangible recommendations to help bridge this gap.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04015-9
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04015-9
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Research doesn’t always ‘speak for itself’; uptake of science into #publichealth policy requires active engagement between researchers & policymakers. Prof. J. Jaime Miranda & colleagues offer tangible recommendations to help bridge this gap.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04015-9
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04015-9
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For Black adults in food deserts, food delivery & dietary guidance reduced blood pressure | American Heart Association
For Black adults in food deserts, food delivery & dietary guidance reduced blood pressure
Research Highlights: A grocery support program based on the low-sodium DASH eating plan that included home-delivered groceries and dietary counseling reduced blood pressure levels in Black adults livi...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
For Black adults in food deserts, food delivery & dietary guidance reduced blood pressure | American Heart Association
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On Saturday afternoon at #AHA25, the newly minted Dr. Mamata Chaudhari, will present a digital moderated poster on her thesis studies related to the protective effects of carnosine on muscle function during heart failure. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
On Saturday afternoon at #AHA25, the newly minted Dr. Mamata Chaudhari, will present a digital moderated poster on her thesis studies related to the protective effects of carnosine on muscle function during heart failure. #cardiosky
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On Sunday afternoon at #AHA25, Ben Doelling, a graduate student in the Baba lab, will present a digital moderated poster on the role of histidyl dipeptides in heart failure. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On Sunday afternoon at #AHA25, Ben Doelling, a graduate student in the Baba lab, will present a digital moderated poster on the role of histidyl dipeptides in heart failure. #cardiosky
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Also, happening on Saturday afternoon at #AHA25 is the Melvin L. Marcus Early Career Investigator Competition, featuring rising stars in the field. Dr. Collins, a new member of the Marcus Committee, will serve as one of the judges for the session. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Also, happening on Saturday afternoon at #AHA25 is the Melvin L. Marcus Early Career Investigator Competition, featuring rising stars in the field. Dr. Collins, a new member of the Marcus Committee, will serve as one of the judges for the session. #cardiosky
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The role of inflammation in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review on biochemical inflammatory assessment and anti-inflammatory therapies
#CardioSky #calprotectin
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#CardioSky #calprotectin
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The role of inflammation in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review on biochemical inflammatory assessment and anti-inflammatory therapies
Low-grade inflammation is a key driver of the pathogenesis and complications of acute
coronary syndromes (ACS), playing a central role in plaque development and destabilization.
This systematic review...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The role of inflammation in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review on biochemical inflammatory assessment and anti-inflammatory therapies
#CardioSky #calprotectin
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#CardioSky #calprotectin
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🚨 New study alert: The American Heart Association’s latest “Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome” (CKM) metrics reveal major implications for life expectancy in U.S. adults. Dive into the full life-table analysis 👉 https://ow.ly/MtOT50XkE9P
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🚨 New study alert: The American Heart Association’s latest “Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome” (CKM) metrics reveal major implications for life expectancy in U.S. adults. Dive into the full life-table analysis 👉 https://ow.ly/MtOT50XkE9P
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
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New review: "Epidemiological evidence shows a protective link between #fruit consumption and lower risk of acute cardiovascular events like stroke and coronary heart disease." #cardiosky #cardiology #medsky #WFPB #plantbased
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November 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
New review: "Epidemiological evidence shows a protective link between #fruit consumption and lower risk of acute cardiovascular events like stroke and coronary heart disease." #cardiosky #cardiology #medsky #WFPB #plantbased
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New work from Daoud et al. shows that removal of YAP/TAZ from vascular smooth muscle cells triggers inflammation and immune activation- indicating these factors as essential in vascular health.#vascularbiology
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#CardioSky
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YAP/TAZ deletion in vascular smooth muscle cells mirrors atherosclerosis-associated transcriptional programs
The transcriptional co-activators YAP (YAP1) and TAZ (WWTR1) are central regulators of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) phenotype and vascular homeo…
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November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New work from Daoud et al. shows that removal of YAP/TAZ from vascular smooth muscle cells triggers inflammation and immune activation- indicating these factors as essential in vascular health.#vascularbiology
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#CardioSky
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#CardioSky
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By linking #digestion, #metabolism, & #cardiovascular health, #incretin-based therapies do more than just regulate blood sugar; they help reduce morbidity & mortality & are becoming a core component of modern #diabetes care thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#GLP-1 #GIP
#MedSky #EndoSky #CardioSky
#GLP-1 #GIP
#MedSky #EndoSky #CardioSky
November 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
By linking #digestion, #metabolism, & #cardiovascular health, #incretin-based therapies do more than just regulate blood sugar; they help reduce morbidity & mortality & are becoming a core component of modern #diabetes care thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#GLP-1 #GIP
#MedSky #EndoSky #CardioSky
#GLP-1 #GIP
#MedSky #EndoSky #CardioSky
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🧠 New long-term study of 5,192 Canadian workers finds significant sex and gender differences in how work-related psychosocial stressors influence coronary heart disease incidence over 18 years. Dive into the full results 👉 https://ow.ly/vWA250XlUQL
#Cardiology #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
#Cardiology #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🧠 New long-term study of 5,192 Canadian workers finds significant sex and gender differences in how work-related psychosocial stressors influence coronary heart disease incidence over 18 years. Dive into the full results 👉 https://ow.ly/vWA250XlUQL
#Cardiology #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
#Cardiology #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky