Groundbreaking new discovery could prevent heart disease, study finds
Nearly a dozen genes, previously unlinked to coronary artery health, have been identified as contributors to heart disease
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JJ Shavit
- 3 days ago
Scientists discover protein that repairs heart muscle and regenerates failing organs
In the labs of the UNC at Chapel Hill, a scientific revelation unfolds with the potential to rewrite the fate of failing hearts everywhere.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 12
Can Sleeping Really Improve Your Heart Health? The Surprising Answer
Cardiovascular disease, a global menace, claims millions of lives each year. In 2021 alone, it was responsible for one in three deaths
JJ Shavit
- Nov 10
Cow’s milk linked to increased risk of cardiovascular death, study finds
Researchers have unveiled a potential link between sensitivity to common food allergens and an increased risk of heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 9
Lifechanging new discovery could prevent heart disease, study finds
An international consortium of scientists made a groundbreaking discovery that promises significant advancements in cardiovascular health.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 7
Researchers discover protein that repairs heart muscle and regenerates failing organs
UNC Scientists Unlock a Duo of Proteins Capable of Converting Scar Tissue to Beating Heart Cells
JJ Shavit
- Nov 2
Breakthrough research reveals what happens when we pass out
In the realm of human physiology, nearly 40% of individuals experience a startling and often alarming interruption: syncope.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 7
Scientists reveal protein that repairs heart muscle and regenerates organs
Researchers have made a significant advance in the promising field of cellular reprogramming and organ regeneration.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 5
This one activity can help reduce your risk of heart arrhythmia and stroke
The unique 'Bruce protocol,' a treadmill-based assessment that ups its intensity every three minutes, became the backbone of this research.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 3
Stanford researchers will 3D bioprint and implant a fully-functional human heart
It’s truly a moonshot effort, but the raw ingredients for bioprinting a complete and complex human organ are now in place for this big push
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2
Scientists create 3D-printed hearts that look and pump just like the real thing
Heart shapes and sizes differ from one individual to another, a variance that becomes more pronounced in those living with heart diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22
Groundbreaking evidence finds patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest
Extraordinary findings about the persistence of brain activity and memory recall even up to an hour after a person's heart stops.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 7
Researchers discover protein that repairs heart muscle and regenerates organs
Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have made a major advance in the field of cellular reprogramming and organ regeneration.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 15
Why are Black adults at greater risk of death from heart disease?
A breakthrough study discovered a persistent racial disparity in cardiovascular disease mortality among Black and White Americans.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 14
Ultra-precise human heart map can even pinpoint where heartbeats come from
The Atlas is a leap forward in understanding the intricacies of the human heart, including the specialized tissue of cardiac conduction.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 7
Surprising protein can regenerate damaged heart muscle and other organs
A protein instrumental in neuron creation also functions to transform scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- May 31
The unexpected role of walnuts in promoting gut and heart health
Walnuts have long been recognized as a healthy snack. Research suggests that the benefits of walnuts go well beyond their nutritional value
JJ Shavit
- May 23
Scientists develop the first fully integrated wearable system for life-saving heart monitoring
Scientists have successfully developed the world's first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system for deep-tissue monitoring.
JJ Shavit
- May 7
Gamechanging protein can regenerate damaged heart muscle and other organs
A protein instrumental in neuron creation also functions to transform scar tissue cells into heart muscle cells, UNC researchers found.
JJ Shavit
- May 1
Artificial Intelligence can predict risk of death with 85% accuracy
From improving medical diagnoses to finding cures for diseases, AI is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals approach their work.
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