When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This is an adaptive response that reduces pressure on the heart and maintains the activity of this vital organ. ...
May 22, 2025
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Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, has published extensively ...
May 22, 2025
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New research finds that early preemptive kidney transplants do not reduce the risk of death, according to a Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study published in Transplantation Proceedings.
May 22, 2025
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Physical activity helps protect older adults against disease. A new study reveals that the health benefits also apply to those who exercise less than the recommended amount. The research is published in The Journal of nutrition, ...
May 20, 2025
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Researchers have discovered a new molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows.
May 19, 2025
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Fermenting foods can extend their shelf life. But can eating fermented foods do the same for people?
May 19, 2025
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Eating more minimally processed plant-based proteins—such as beans, nuts and lentils—may lower the risk for high blood pressure, according to new research.
May 16, 2025
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Biomedical science in the United States is at a crossroads.
May 15, 2025
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The use and marketing of nicotine snus, which does not contain tobacco, is increasing in the UK, the US, Sweden, and other countries. Nicotine is an addictive substance which, among other things, causes blood pressure and ...
May 15, 2025
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Acne that won't go away. Hair thinning at the crown. Unwanted facial hair, unpredictable periods, mood swings and weight gain. For millions of women, these aren't just annoying symptoms—they're signs of a deeper, often ...
May 15, 2025
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