Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Stroke
A common cardiac rhythm disease characterized by irregular and typically fast heartbeats is atrial fibrillation (AFib). It can dramatically raise the risk of stroke because…
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How Truly Safe is The Sushi You Eat?
Eating sushi is often a relatively safe hobby, with the exception of the potential for accidentally overdosing on wasabi. However, as with all uncooked foods,…
Stress and Insomnia are connected to Abnormal Heart Rhythms after Menopause
Stress and insomnia can cause abnormal heart rhythms, especially in postmenopausal women. This link is significant because abnormal heartbeats, often known as arrhythmias, raise the…
Red Blood Cells exposed to Low oxygen levels protect against Myocardial Infarction
Red blood cells (RBCs) are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to various tissues and organs throughout the body. When tissues, including the heart…
Cold Weather might make it difficult to Treat High Blood Pressure
The natural response of your body in cold weather is to restrict blood vessels in order to retain heat and maintain core body temperature. Because…
Socioeconomic Status may be an Unreliable Predictor of Cardiovascular Health
Indeed, socioeconomic status (SES) can be an unreliable predictor of heart health. While socioeconomic status might influence an individual’s access to resources, healthcare, and lifestyle…
Same Genes are Responsible for Human and Dobermann Heart Muscle Diseases
Genetic variants associated with an increased risk of developing DCM have been reported in both humans and dogs, including Dobermanns. These mutations can affect the…
Sleep Irregularities linked to Dangerous Gut Bacteria
The circadian rhythm is an internal clock in the human body that governs many physiological processes such as sleep-wake cycles and digestion. Circadian rhythm disruptions,…
MRI has connected Diabetes to Functional and structural Brain Alterations
Diabetes, particularly poorly controlled diabetes, has been demonstrated in studies to have an effect on both the structure and function of the brain, as measured…
Diabetes Medication Research for the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Metastatic prostate cancer is often treated with a combination of methods, including hormone therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted medicines. These treatments try to delay the…
An Anti-obesity Medication Increases associative Learning in Obese Patients
Obesity research is an ever-changing topic, and new findings and therapies may have emerged since then. If such a medication or treatment exists, it is…
The Positive Metabolic Advantages of Gastric Bypass Fade Fast
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a weight loss operation that can result in major metabolic alterations in a patient. The…
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