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Examining the Ways in Which Gender Disparities Hinder Women’s Access to Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Detection

Examining the Ways in Which Gender Disparities Hinder Women’s Access to Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Detection

How women interact with cancer prevention, care, and treatment is profoundly negatively impacted by unequal power relations in society. A recent Lancet Commission found that…
A New Study has discovered Genetic Risk Factors for Heart Failure

A New Study has discovered Genetic Risk Factors for Heart Failure

Large-scale genetic studies, such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and family-based studies, are commonly used in research into genetic risk factors for heart failure. One…
Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Stroke

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…
How Truly Safe is The Sushi You Eat?

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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