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Post on PinterestResearch has shown that omega-3s from seafood can improve kidney health. Pham Hung / Getty Images Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 people worldwide and, if left untreated, can lead to kidney failure. Diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent or manage the condition. A new study suggests that … Read more
This image shows the mitral valve of a mouse heart that lacks the serotonin transporter (SERT) gene. The valve was stained with prico-sirius red to show collagen. The SERT knockout mice had a thickened mitral valve compared to normal mice. Credit: Columbia University Irving Medical Center A new study led by researchers at[{” attribute=””>Columbia University’s … Read more
New data from the American Heart Association highlights the major impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health and mortality rates during the first year of the pandemic. The annual statistical report revealed that at least 928,741 Americans died of causes related to cardiovascular disease in 2020. That marks the largest one-year increase since 2015 and surpasses … Read more
In subjects with Alzheimer’s disease, the greatest positive effect was observed when stimulating the area between the fornix (green) and the fundus nucleus of the stria terminalis (blue). Also shown are two structures of the brain—thalamus (pink) and hippocampus (yellow)—as well as the stimulation electrodes. Credit: © Charité | Ana Sophia Rios Researchers at Charité … Read more
Written by Katie Cobb | January 20, 2023 Through a 23andMe test, Wendy Nelson, PhD, discovered that she carried two copies of the Alzheimer’s disease biomarker ApoE4 – the “Alzheimer’s gene”. It has changed the way she thinks about brain health. When Wendy Nelson, Ph. D., discovered she carried two copies of the Alzheimer’s disease … Read more
Adults with Fabry disease showed high levels of adherence to Galafold (migalastat) treatment at home over a two-year period, according to a recent study. Patients also reported a stable quality of life, with a decrease in pain and physical limitations over time — all factors that can influence the likelihood that a person will take … Read more
Post on PinterestRegular consumption of fast food may have harmful effects on the liver. Image credit: B&J/Stocksy Fast food poses certain health risks when consumed regularly, and experts are working to understand its full risks, particularly with regard to liver health. A recent study found that eating 20% or more of your daily food intake … Read more
Mesothelioma is a rare and malignant neoplasm characterized by its malignant and highly aggressive nature. The most common etiology is exposure to asbestos, but there are some reports without known exposure to asbestos and other factors leading to malignant mesothelioma (MPM). Here, we present the case of a 58-year-old woman who presented with pleural chest … Read more
In 2016, scientists behind a study called the Resilience Project analyzed the genetic data of more than 589,000 people and found 13 adults who carried genetic variants that were supposed to lead to serious — even fatal — childhood illnesses but who appeared to be otherwise healthy. The DNA of these so-called “genetic superheroes” may … Read more
According to a new study, just six minutes of high-intensity exercise can extend the life of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The research found that a short but intense bout of cycling increases production of a protein essential for brain formation, learning and memory, and … Read more
