Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease’
A ‘cell-less’ therapy may regenerate heart tissue without cell transplant risks
Researchers have developed a strategy that uses exosomes – tiny membrane-bound sacs secreted by cells – to mimic the heart-regenerating effects of cardiac cell transplants …
Read Full ArticleResearchers discover a cell-cleaning system that keeps hearts healthy
Contractile heart cells (cardiomyocytes) release damaged cellular components outside the cell and are then taken up by a network of immune cells (macrophages). …
Read Full ArticleSubstance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility
New study finds that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. …
Read Full ArticleProbiotics may help manage childhood obesity
Probiotics may help manage childhood obesity when taken alongside a calorie-controlled diet. …
Read Full ArticleGout medication found to prevent progression of coronary disease
Large randomized trial confirmed that low dose colchicine was safe, well-tolerated, and significantly reduced the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, …
Read Full ArticleBody mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
New findings indicate that body mass index (BMI) is a much more powerful risk factor for type 2 diabetes than genetic predisposition. …
Read Full ArticleLong daytime naps may be bad for your health
Study suggests excessive daytime napping is associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. …
Read Full ArticleHeart attack damage reduced by shielded stem cells
Shielding stem cells with a novel biomaterial improves the cells’ ability to heal heart injuries caused by heart attacks. …
Read Full ArticleThis online calculator can predict your stroke risk
An online calculator can predict the risk for ischemic stroke based on metabolic syndrome severity. …
Read Full ArticleIncreased breast cancer risk in obesity linked to fat cell chemicals
Obesity increases the release of tumor-promoting molecules from fat tissue and is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer …
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