Cardiology
How to care for your heart during a pregnancy
Pregnancy triggers many changes to the body, but there's one that may surprise many women.
Jul 5, 2023
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News tagged with heart muscle disease
Oncology & Cancer
Some breast cancer treatments may limit effectiveness of weight loss medications
Breast cancer medications, called aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
Jun 15, 2023
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Neuroscience
New model offers insights into how stress in neurons connects to cardiovascular disease
Oxidative stress—characterized by elevated levels of unstable molecules called reactive oxygen species—is associated with neurodegeneration and cardiovascular disease. However, until recently it has not been possible ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Cardiology
Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease
A stem cell therapy treatment developed by Duke-NUS Medical School researchers for heart failure has shown promising results in preclinical trials. These cells, when transplanted into an injured heart, are able to repair ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Testing for 'zombie' cells could boost number of hearts for transplant
Testing older potential organ donors for dangerous "zombie" cells could help to increase the number of hearts available for transplant, according to research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
Jun 5, 2023
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Cardiology
Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life
Anabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being harmful years after stopping, according to two studies presented at the 25th European Congress ...
May 13, 2023
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Medical research
LincRNA paints a target on diseased tissues
Our genetic code includes more than 15,000 specific sections that can be made into molecules called lincRNAs. Some of these sections can occur in coiled-up sections of our genome called TADs. LincRNAs derived from TADs appear ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Cardiology
A second chance for a healthy heart: Using cellular reprogramming to eliminate scar tissue
A recent study using mice has revealed a way to turn back the clock after heart attack. The researchers behind the work used RNAs to instruct cells in an injured heart to eliminate scar tissue and recreate cardiac muscle, ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers discover gene that shapes heart-attack risk
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions.
Apr 11, 2023
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Health
Is your exercise program heart-healthy?
You're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health?
Mar 23, 2023
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