A Protein That Damages Kidneys During High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure damages kidneys in ways scientists don't fully understand. Researchers studied a protein called CCL2 that appears to play a harmful role in …
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Special Chicory Vegetable May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers wanted to know if a special type of chicory vegetable could improve how well blood vessels work and improve cholesterol health. Thirty-two healthy …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease in Mice
Researchers tested a new compound called PEP-1-CAT that helps cells clean up damaged parts of themselves, which may slow down heart disease development. Using …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Hurt Women's Heart Health More Than Men's
Researchers discovered that eating a high-fat diet affects the tissue surrounding blood vessels differently in women than in men. This fat tissue, called …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Sexual Health Problems in Men
Researchers are discovering that vitamin D deficiency may be connected to erectile dysfunction in men. This emerging research explores how low levels of this …
Read MoreLosing Weight Fast Improves Heart Health in Just 8 Weeks
Researchers studied 71 people with obesity who followed a strict diet for 8 weeks to see how weight loss affects heart and blood vessel health. The study found …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet: A Natural Way to Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers reviewed decades of scientific studies to understand how the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables, and whole grains—helps lower …
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