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Genetic variants with possible positive implications for lifestyle

September 19, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Huntington's Disease, K-12 Education, Literacy, Personalized Medicine, Public Health Education, Stroke

A research team has examined the interplay between genetics, cardiovascular disease and educational attainment in a major population study. Genetic variants which had been linked to educational attainment in other studies were observed in the subjects. The researchers found that these variants also had implications for a more health-conscious lifestyle and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular disease – in some cases regardless of the level of education.

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New target regulating mitochondria during stress

September 19, 2019 0 Comments Anxiety, Disorders and Syndromes, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Stroke Prevention, Women's Health

Like an emergency response team that is called into action to save lives, stress response proteins in the heart are activated during a heart attack to help prevent cell death. As part of this process, researchers show for the first time that one of these specialized emergency responder proteins, known as MCUB, temporarily decreases harmful levels of calcium transport into mitochondria, the energy-generating batteries of cells.

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Imaging reveals new results from landmark stem cell trial for stroke

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Brain Injury, Caregiving, Disorders and Syndromes, Leukemia, Osteoporosis, Stem Cells, Stroke, Stroke Prevention

Researchers reported today that bone marrow cells used to treat ischemic stroke in an expanded Phase I trial were not only safe and feasible, but also resulted in enhanced recovery compared to a matched historical control group.

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Alarming number of heart infections tied to opioid epidemic

September 18, 2019 0 Comments Addiction, Alcoholism, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Illegal Drugs, Infectious Diseases, Stroke, Today's Healthcare

As the nationwide opioid epidemic continues, more young people are developing a life-threatening heart infection that can result from drug abuse. It predominantly affects young, white, poor men who also have higher rates of HIV, hepatitis C and alcohol abuse.