A University of Tübingen team has discovered how malformations of the blood vessels can occur in mice—yielding information with possible ramifications for retinal disease
Aug 18, 2022
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A major risk factor for diabetes, insulin resistance occurs when the cells of the body do not respond to insulin and cannot make use of the glucose (sugar) in the blood stream. The condition is known to increase the risk ...
Aug 5, 2022
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About one percent of the world population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects about 40,000 U.S. births each year, but how these particular birth defects come about is largely unknown.
Aug 1, 2022
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E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products leads to adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased ...
Jun 21, 2022
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Heart attacks are damaging, and the severity depends on how long blood flow has been interrupted; when temporarily deprived of oxygen, heart cells die. In addition, the heart can't rebuild its own tissue, leading to its failure, ...
Jun 10, 2022
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University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have identified a potential way to improve heart function after heart attacks—and it could involve a drug extracted from plants commonly used as folk medicine.
May 3, 2022
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For the millions of people who could face a cancer diagnosis this year, it's vital to have all therapeutic options available.
Apr 21, 2022
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The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart's rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a preclinical study co-led by researchers at Weill ...
Apr 1, 2022
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Children with a genetic makeup that predicts high blood pressure as adults are more likely to survive congenital heart defect repair surgery, according to a new study published in Circulation Research.
Mar 15, 2022
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A new collection of scientific articles published today shines a light on the differences between men and women when it comes to heart health.
Feb 24, 2022
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