Heartbeats could one day help power something beyond hearts. A pacemaker is a device that helps regulate abnormal heart rates using electrical pulses. Leadless pacemakers, which are placed in the heart and don't have wires ...
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For some leukemia patients, the only potential chemotherapy option is a drug that also carries a high risk of heart failure. This means that some patients who recover from their cancer will end up dying of heart disease brought ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have conducted the first representative survey of energy insecurity and health of New York City ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Adipose tissue is an important regulator of metabolism and energy homeostasis in the human body. It is usually classified into two distinct categories: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). WAT is widely ...
Feb 5, 2024
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University of Liverpool researchers have conducted the first comprehensive analysis of the substantial health gain that can be realized when switching African homes from polluting fuels to clean fuels such as bottled gas ...
Feb 2, 2024
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A novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply counting your 10,000 steps or how long you stay in bed.
Jan 31, 2024
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Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain their connections for communicating with other nerve cells. In Alzheimer's disease, the ability to make energy is compromised, and the connections ...
Jan 29, 2024
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The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a worldwide epidemic. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a role in the development and progression of obesity, scientists have ...
Jan 29, 2024
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