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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Heart Health: The Power of Metabolomics

Heart problems are a big deal. They are the top cause of death around the world. When the heart isn't working right, it messes with the body's metabolism. This is a big change that happens all over the body. Metabolomics is a cool tool. It helps find new signs of disease. It also helps understand ho

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: The Link Between Weight, Diabetes, and Heart Rhythm Problems

Heart disease and irregular heartbeats often go hand in hand. Why? Because they share common risk factors like being overweight and having diabetes. These conditions can lead to serious heart problems, like heart attacks, strokes, and even heart failure. Let's break it down. Being overweight and ha

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Health: A Family's Wake-Up Call

Heart disease runs in the Murray family. Kevin Murray, a 72-year-old from Tampa, knows this all too well. He had a close call with a serious heart condition in 2003. He needed emergency surgery. This event changed his life. He now checks his heart health every year. In 2021, Murray switched doctors

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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

Seeing Hearts in a New Light: A Breakthrough in Heart Attack Imaging

Heart attacks are serious, and spotting them early is crucial. Scientists have been working on new ways to see heart damage using special tiny particles and advanced imaging. These particles, called nanoparticles, are not new. But the way they are used here is different. The usual method involves u

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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

Heart Attacks and the Brain: A Hidden Challenge

Heart attacks are already serious, but they might also be affecting the brain in ways many people don't realize. After a heart attack, especially in cases like Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), some people struggle with thinking clearly. This isn't just a temporary fog; it can lead to serious issues li

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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

What's Eating Our Students? A Look at University Food Choices

University students often have poor eating habits. This can lead to serious health problems. Many students eat too much junk food. They also don't get enough nutrients. This can cause hidden obesity. It can also lead to metabolic risks. Research shows that students' lifestyles affect their health.

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

Smart Heart Scans: Less Work, More Accuracy

Heart scans using MRI give doctors a clear look at the heart's structure. This helps in spotting heart problems early. But, making these scans work well with computers needs lots of labeled data. Labeling data is a big job. It takes time and effort. A new method called PDFMSeg changes this. It uses

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Thick Heart Syndrome: A Gene Hunt

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

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Fighting Heart Disease with Smart Immune Cells

Heart problems are a big deal, causing millions of deaths every year. One major issue is atherosclerosis, where bad cholesterol builds up in arteries, forming plaques. This happens because of oxidized LDL, a harmful molecule that triggers inflammation. Current treatments focus on lowering cholestero

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Nov 16 2025HEALTH

New Ways to Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Heart problems are still the top reason people die in the U. S. Doctors are now looking at more than just pills and surgeries to keep hearts healthy. They are mixing old and new ideas to help people take charge of their heart health. New research shows that stress, personality, and even the light f

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