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Researchers identify potential drug targets for future heart failure therapeutics

Researchers identify potential drug targets for future heart failure therapeutics

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains a substantial burden for patients due to its high prevalence and limited therapeutic options. Heart failure is classified int

Researchers identify potential drug targets for future heart failure therapeutics

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart failure remains a substantial burden for patients due to its high prevalence and limited therapeutic options. Heart failure is classified int
There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

by Morayo OgunbayoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."
Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

byIndiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be en

Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

byIndiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be en
Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are follo

Drinking a moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in high-risk people

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking a small or moderate amount of wine may lower the risk of serious cardiovascular disease in people at a higher risk who are follo
3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization

3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)Alizarin red staining, highlighting sites of mineralization, in a PLAG5*20% scaffold, provides evidence of 3D macroporosity and its capacity for enha

3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization

by Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)Alizarin red staining, highlighting sites of mineralization, in a PLAG5*20% scaffold, provides evidence of 3D macroporosity and its capacity for enha
Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful

Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful

byHouston MethodistHDL-free cholesterol (FC)spontaneously transfers to other phospholipid surfaces on a time scale of minutes. This schematic illustrates the consequences of FC transfer from FC-

Surprising discovery pinpoints when good cholesterol becomes harmful

byHouston MethodistHDL-free cholesterol (FC)spontaneously transfers to other phospholipid surfaces on a time scale of minutes. This schematic illustrates the consequences of FC transfer from FC-
Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according

Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished

Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis

by Lori SolomonCoronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associated with an increased CAD risk, according to a reviewpublished
New MRI technique identifies heart disease risk from fat composition

New MRI technique identifies heart disease risk from fat composition

byUniversity of Virginia(A) Undersampled multi-echo gradient echo images with patches drawn over regions of varying water and fat content. (B) The singular values and cutoff thresholds calculate

New MRI technique identifies heart disease risk from fat composition

byUniversity of Virginia(A) Undersampled multi-echo gradient echo images with patches drawn over regions of varying water and fat content. (B) The singular values and cutoff thresholds calculate
Heart team implants new blood-pumping device for first time in US

Heart team implants new blood-pumping device for first time in US

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at Emory University Hospital performed the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of heart pump designed to hel

Heart team implants new blood-pumping device for first time in US

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at Emory University Hospital performed the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of heart pump designed to hel
What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi

What can fecal proteins reveal about heart health?

byMonash UniversityCredit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2441356Human and microbial proteins found in feces could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardi