heart disease
Aspirin, Statins Help Reduce Heart Attack Severity: Study
Statins and aspirin, medications prescribed to prevent heart attacks, are linked with reduced heart attack severity, a new study shows.
Drinking Green Tea May Help Prevent Aneurysms: Study
Japan’s favorite beverage might be offering more than just a relaxing tea break, as researchers have discovered that it has protective effects against artery swelling in rats.
Researchers Identify Biomarkers For Chronic Kidney Disease
Even though present in trace amounts, D-amino acid levels in patients can be measured to provide prognostic information of chronic kidney disease.
Physical Inactivity Cost US$67 Billion Globally In 2013: Study
According to the study findings, type 2 diabetes was the costliest disease, accounting for US$37.6 billion or 70 percent of direct costs.
Soybean Protein Found To Improve Metabolism In Mice
Japanese researchers have found that a single intake of soybean protein improves metabolism in mice, reducing the risk for obesity.
Going To ‘Wars’ In Blood Vessels
The gene Wars2 plays a central role in the formation of blood vessels, and could be a possible new drug target for treating cancer and heart disease.
Heart Mesh Keeps Beats In Sync (VIDEO)
A step up from traditional pacemakers, this mesh wraps around the heart, synchronizing heartbeats by delivering electrical impulses to the entire organ.
Cause Of Heart Arrhythmia In Adult Muscular Dystrophy Revealed
In myotonic dystrophy patients, RNA abnormalities in the cardiac sodium channel causes heart arrhythmia, which can lead to sudden death.
An Hour Of Driving A Day Leads To 2.3 kg Weight Gain: Study
Men are more likely to put on weight and have a 1.5 cm wider waist than women if they drive an hour or more a day.
