heart disease
How Cells Change Their Fate
A systems biology approach has identified the key regulators of cell fate determination in heart cells.
How ‘Asian Flush’ Mutation Affects The Heart
Having a mutated copy of ALDH2 could be more serious than simply turning red when you drink, it could also increase your risk of heart disease.
South Asians In Canada Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
People of South Asian descent have a higher risk of heart disease than the rest of the Canadian population, studies suggest.
Working Too Long Is Bad For Your Heart
A study of over 8,000 Korean workers shows that working long hours can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
For A Healthy Heart, Women Should Exercise
Although smoking is the biggest risk factor for heart disease in women under 30, inactivity becomes the primary cause in women over 30.
Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects
Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.
Diabetic Women Face Higher Risk Of Stroke Than Men
A meta-analysis of papers published on diabetes shows that diabetic women are more susceptible to stroke than diabetic men, possibly because of obesity.
Steroid Abuse – Breaking Young Men’s Hearts
Young steroid abusers are prone to extensive heart disease, especially when also on other drugs, a study has found.
Cardiologists Gather At Suntec Singapore For AsiaPCR/SingLIVE 2014
Hundreds of cardiologists gathered at AsiaPCR/SingLIVE 2014, a three-day medical conference covering the latest in interventional cardiology.
