Scientists took skin cells from two people whose hearts were growing too thick, which can cause dangerous rhythms and block blood flow. Inside each cell’s instruction manual, a single wrong letter in the PRKAG2 gene was spotted—like a typo in a recipe that makes the heart muscle store extra sugar in
People in their 40s to 60s who carry excess weight and have heart muscle problems from diabetes face a tough battle with food and movement. First, they feel torn between wanting to eat what tastes good and needing to follow strict diets that can help their hearts. Their fear of medical complic
Sepsis can cause serious heart problems, often leading to heart failure. This condition is tough to treat, but there might be a surprising helper from the sea: fucoxanthin, a compound found in seaweed. Researchers found that fucoxanthin can protect the heart from damage caused by sepsis. They teste
Heart muscles growing too thick is a big problem. It's called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM for short. It's not just one thing causing it. Genes, where you live, how you live, and what you're around can all play a part. Scientists have been digging into this for a while. They know one gene, M
When the heart's rhythm is off, it can be tough to fix. Normally, doctors use a special wire in the coronary sinus to help the heart beat in sync. But what if that path is blocked? That's where a new method comes in. Instead of going the usual route, doctors can now place the wire on the inside of t
Tafamidis is a medicine that helps people with a tricky heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM for short. This condition can also cause nerve problems, but not everyone with ATTR-CM gets both heart and nerve issues. However, those who do have both often struggle to f
Children living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, face unique challenges when it comes to physical activity. This heart condition thickens the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It's a tough situation, and it's even tougher when you consider the role that neighborhoo
Scientists are exploring how long non-coding RNA, or lncRNA, could help tackle diabetes heart disease. This condition, known as diabetic cardiomyopathy, is a serious complication of diabetes. It affects the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. One particular lncRNA, called FE
A recent study has shed light on a serious heart condition known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome. This condition is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. It causes part of the heart to temporarily enlarge and function poorly. The study found that this syn
Feline hearts can get thick. This is a condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It is a common issue in cats. It affects how their hearts work. A recent study looked at a new way to check how well a cat's heart is pumping. This method is called tissue motion annular displacement or TMAD. It i
