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Blood DNA Test Detects Heart Transplant Rejection
Apr 20 | News
A new type of test that detects “foreign” DNA in a patient’s bloodstream may provide early clues to organ rejection and could offer an alternative to the expensive and invasive biopsies.
Aerobic Exercise Might Improve Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Apr 14 | News
Walking on a treadmill for one hour a day may slow the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese people with prediabetes by jump-starting their metabolism and slowing the oxidative damage wrought by the condition, say researchers at the Cleveland Clinic.
Walnuts Top Nut for Heart-healthy Antioxidants
Mar 28 | News
A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among Mother Nature’s most nearly perfect packaged foods: Tree and ground nuts. In a report at the 241st National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, scientists presented an analysis showing that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher quality antioxidants than any other nut.
Infrared Light Contracts Rat Heart Cells
Mar 28 | News
University of Utah scientists used invisible infrared light to make rat heart cells contract and toadfish inner-ear cells send signals to the brain. The discovery someday might improve cochlear implants for deafness and lead to devices to restore vision, maintain balance and treat movement disorders like Parkinson's.
Load Up on Fiber Now to Avoid Heart Disease Later
Mar 23 | News
A new study from Northwestern Medicine shows a high-fiber diet could be a critical heart-healthy lifestyle change young and middle-aged adults can make. The study found adults between 20 and 59 years old with the highest fiber intake had a significantly lower estimated lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease compared to those with the lowest fiber intake.