Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sex differences in experimental liver cirrhosis revealed

When an organ is injured, our body initiates a healing process. If the injury is repeated or chronic, it can lead to an excessive accumulation of fibrous tissue and cause alterations in the structure and function of the affected ...

Cardiology

Bilateral ovary removal increases heart failure risk

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of ...

Inflammatory disorders

Addressing the gender gap in diet-related research

La Trobe scientists have developed an animal model that for the first time mimics how the combination of fat, salt, and sugar in modern fast-food diets can cause cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes ...

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