The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study 

The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study is the first longitudinal study in U.S. South Asians to understand what factors lead to heart disease and guide prevention and treatment of heart disease.

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Research findings

The Positive Impact of Healthy Plant Based Diets

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What have we learned about how Religion/Spirituality may affect Health in the MASALA Study?

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Relation of Ectopic Fat with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score in South Asians Living in the United States (from the MASALA Study)

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MASALA Study Suggests Earlier Cardiovascular Vigilance Needed for People With South Asian Ancestry

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MASALA in the News: Heart disease risk factors appeared at younger age among South Asian adults in the U.S.

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Read about MASALA Featured in the UCSF Magazine

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MASALA In the News: Indiaspora Webinar Highlights Why Diabetes Hits South Asians Earlier, and at Lower Weight

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MASALA Community Forum Presentation on December 22, 2025

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