New light has been shed on a mysterious and long-standing conundrum at the very heart of our galaxy. The new work offers a potential solution to the so-called ‘Galactic bar …read more Source:: Science
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COVID-19 causes ‘hyperactivity’ in blood-clotting cells
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•Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to scientists. …read more Source:: Science
Normal resting heart rate appears to vary widely from person to person
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•A person’s normal resting heart rate is fairly consistent over time, but may vary from others’ by up to 70 beats per minute, according to analysis of the largest dataset …read more Source:: Science
Pluto’s icy heart makes winds blow
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•A ‘beating heart’ of frozen nitrogen controls Pluto’s winds and may give rise to features on its surface, according to a new study. …read more Source:: Science
Nanoparticle chomps away plaques that cause heart attacks
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•Scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out — portions of plaques that cause heart attacks. …read more Source:: Science
Too much ultra-processed food linked to lower heart health
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•Americans get more than 50 percent of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. Measures of heart health decrease as ultra-processed food consumption rises. …read more Source:: Science
Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors
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•Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of early death for stroke survivors living alone, …read more Source:: Science
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
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•Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics. …read more Source:: Science
New molecule could help improve heart attack recovery
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•Reparative medicine scientists have discovered a new compound that could shield heart tissue before a heart attack, as well as preserve healthy cells when administered after a heart attack. …read more Source:: Science
Vast majority of dietary supplements don’t improve heart health or put off death, study finds
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•In a massive new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials using 24 different interventions, researchers say they have found that almost all vitamin, mineral and other nutrient supplements or …read more Source:: Science