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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

The Eye's Hidden Clues to Health

The human body is a complex system where different parts are connected in ways that might not be immediately obvious. One such connection is between the eyes and the heart. Recent findings suggest that changes in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, can reveal a lot about a person's overall health, especially regarding cardiovascular issues. ...

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Fat Around Blood Vessels: The Secret Culprit in Diabetes and Heart Troubles

Did you know there's a kind of fat that wraps around our blood vessels? It's called perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), and it's been sneakily affecting our heart health. When we're overweight or have diabetes, this fat gets inflamed and causes trouble. It sends out alarm signals to our immune system, which rushes in and damages our blood vessels. This makes our bloo...

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

New Molecules Fight Alzheimer's: A Fresh Approach

Alzheimer's disease is a major challenge for modern medicine, as we still lack drugs that can truly stop or slow its progression. The number of people affected by Alzheimer's is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. One big reason why finding new treatments is so hard is that many different factors contribute to the disease's onset and progression. Drug...

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