Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease

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While GLP-1 agonists help people lose weight, different drugs could help them retain muscle at the same time.
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GLP-1 agonists may be able to treat addiction, prevent Alzheimer’s, and more.
A new family of drugs is changing the way scientists are thinking about obesity.
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With any occupation comes a risk of health and safety hazards. When it comes to being Santa Claus, the challenges are unique.
Xiaomi redmi note 3 smartwatch with blood pressure device integration.
Embedded in a cell phone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.
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There is currently no easy way to treat high Lp(a). A single shot could change that.
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Stem cells from a fetus can live within the mother for decades — and help her heal.
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The first human trial of base editing delivered strong results along with some safety concerns.
A woman wearing a sleep apnea mask with a bottle of water.
If not treated, the disorder drastically increases one's risk of death.
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It’s safe to use your face cream, as long as you aren’t eating it.
A deadly myth has been manufactured from poor methods and wishful thinking.
The soft robotic models are patient-specific and could help clinicians zero in on the best implant for an individual.
millennials
Millennials are reversing a 40-year decline in stroke deaths.
Oxytocin can boost heart cells' ability to regenerate.
heart muscle
Heart muscle is shaped like a spiral, a mystery that has eluded scientists since 1669. New research has recreated the structure.
While Y chromosome loss was first observed in 1963, it was not until 2014 that researchers found the link to a shorter life span.
statins
A doctor once joked that statins will be added to the water supply. Humor aside, the data shows that statins really are a "wonder drug."
The Spanish language has the ability to minimize and exaggerate by the simple addition of a suffix.
The same technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines may enable the first damage-reversing heart attack cure.
Breathing exercise to lower blood pressure.
A small study suggests that IMST is as effective as medications or 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.
does sex count as exercise
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
mushrooms
Roughly half the world population, including in America, has insufficient levels of vitamin D. UV irradiated mushrooms can help.