The Lypla1 gene impacts obesity in a sex-specific manner
Susceptibility to obesity, insulin resistance and other cardio-metabolic traits may also be dependent on a person's sex. An international research ...
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Blood clot discovery could pave way for treatment of blood diseases
Scientists have discovered new ways in which the body regulates blood clots, in a discovery which could one day lead ...
Uncovering a 'smoking gun' of biological aging clocks
A newly discovered ribosomal DNA (rDNA) clock can be used to accurately determine an individual's chronological and biological age, according ...
Lipoproteins behave 'almost like a tiny Velcro ball'
Genetics determines some proteins in HDL, but others are picked up by chance Cholesterol carried in high-density lipoprotein particles, or ...
Heart research gets $4.1 million boost on Valentine's Day
Two Clemson University researchers receive R01 grantsCredit: Clemson University Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but ...
What's age got to do with it?
Your exercise performance is a better predictor of longevity than your chronological age Sophia Antipolis, 14 February 2019: It's often ...
Novel software offers possible reduction in arrhythmic heart disease
Potentially lethal heart conditions may become easier to spot and may lead to improvements in prevention and treatment thanks to ...
Women more likely to have poorer outcomes following aortic surgery
The study, published in February 2019's sex-themed issue of Circulation, found if you're a woman, you're twice as likely to ...
Platelet 'decoys' outsmart both clots and cancer
Deactivated platelets offer a potential drug-free, reversible antiplatelet therapy Heart disease, stroke, sepsis, and cancer collectively cause the greatest number ...
PTSD alone didn't increase heart disease risk in veterans with PTSD
Journal of the American Heart Association report DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2019 -- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not ...
ACC Cardiovascular Summit focuses on innovation and leadership strategies
CV Summit offers attendees novel business strategies to achieve the Quadruple Aim The American College of Cardiology's Cardiovascular Summit will ...
How Viagra puts a brake on a master growth regulator to treat heart disease
New findings have implications for heart failure, but also for cancer, diabetes and autoimmune disordersA protein called mTOR receives information ...
Grocery-store based nutrition education improves eating habits
Adults with hypertension benefit from counseling that reinforces information received from primary care providers, according to a new study published ...
New research insights hold promise for kids with DMD
Experimental drug shows promise for simultaneously treating inflammation and heart disease in experimental modelsCredit: Children's National Health System WASHINGTON-(Feb. 11, ...
Potent marijuana edibles can pose a major unrecognized risk to patients with cardiovascular disease
With widespread legalization & increasing use, more care, education a research needed about how each marijuana formulation may affect & ...
Temple's Dr. Arthur Feldman recognized with American College of Cardiology top honor
Feldman to be presented with Distinguished Scientist Award-Basic Domain at ACC's 68th Annual Scientific SessionCredit: Lewis Katz School of Medicine ...
Is it better to have a heart attack while traveling or at home?
Find out at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2019 Is it better to have a heart attack while travelling or at home? ...
New drug brings unexpected hope in targeting cancer cells
Credit: N/A An unexpected finding in pre-clinical platelet studies by Baker Institute researchers could provide a novel approach to targeting ...
The American College of Chest Physicians updates guidelines on PAH
Glenview, Illinois - The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) announced the publication of updates to the evidence-based guidelines on ...
Blood cells could hold master clock behind aging
International team finds blood cell DNA stays steady and defines cellular ageCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Blood ...