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Link between high levels of niacin -- a common b vitamin -- and heart disease, study suggests

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol. The team discovered a link between 4PY, a breakdown product from excess niacin, and heart disease.

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Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease

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9, 2024 -- A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says.People hospitalized for COVID had about the same risk of a major cardiac event as p. WEDNESDAY, Oct.

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Dissolving cardiac device monitors, treats heart disease

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a soft, flexible, wireless device to monitor and treat heart disease and dysfunction in the days, weeks or months following traumatic heart-related events. And, after the device is no longer needed, it harmlessly dissolves inside the body, bypassing the need for extraction.

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Climate Change Brings Worse Heart Health to People Worldwide

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THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 -- Climate change is harming the heart health of people around the world, a new review warns.Extreme temperatures, hurricanes and other dangerous weather events all contribute to an increased risk of heart disease and.

Disease 246
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How is Parkinson’s disease diagnosed?

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Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event that nearly 1 million people in the United States have experienced. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person. Receiving a diagnosis often requires several steps.

Disease 114
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10th Annual Rare Disease Day Event: An Era of Innovation for Rare Diseases

Broad Institute

Rare genetic diseases are collectively common: they affect 1 in 10 people in North America. While more than 8,000 genes are known to drive these diseases, fewer than 500 have an available treatment. For more information visit: Rare Disease Day

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Folks Often Hide Infectious Illness at Work, Socializing

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31, 2024 -- A disturbing number of people sick with an infectious disease conceal their illness to avoid missing work, travel or social events, new research reveals.About three in four people (75%) had either hidden an infectious. WEDNESDAY, Jan.

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