heart disease
Study Explains Why It Is Harder To Stay Thin As We Age
As we age, and the thermogenic activity of brown fat is reduced, it gets easier to pack on pounds, according to researchers.
Obesity Causes Bone And Muscle Loss In Men, Study
As men get fatter, their bones and muscles get weaker, an Australian study has found.
Antiviral Therapy For Hep C Improved Diabetes Outcomes
Research from Taiwan has shown that antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus improved kidney and cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes.
Strand Life Sciences Opens Genomics Center In San Francisco
Strand Life Sciences is collaborating with El Camino Hospital to open a Strand Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine in San Francisco, US.
India’s Blood Pressure Skyrockets
Hypertension is skyrocketing in India, with rural-to-urban migrants at especially high risk.
Taiwanese Study Shows Gout To Be Genetic
A study on the entire Taiwanese population of 23 million has confirmed that gout strongly runs in families.
ELABELA Hormone Essential For Heart Development, Study
Scientists at A*STAR have discovered a new hormone called ELABELA that could potentially be used to treat heart disease.
Caffeine Linked To Improved Blood Flow
The caffeine in a cup of coffee might help your small blood vessels work better, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.
Community-Based Program Decreased Sodium Intake In Rural China
People in rural northern China reduced their salt intake after participating in a community-based sodium reduction program.
