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Researchers rely on the immune system to prevent atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the main cause of stroke and heart attack. Previous treatments with medicines reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in only…

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Hospital bacteria is key to weight loss

Many people try to lose weight by dieting throughout their lives. But what exactly does dieting do to the body? Scientists have found that…

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Professor Jeanette Erdmann selected as a new member of the Leopoldina

The National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina unites researchers with unique expertise in their respective fields. Criteria for admission are…

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International funders to work hand in hand to improve global heart health

The global cardiovascular research community is joining forces: eleven leading and independent funding organisations from Australia, Canada, Denmark,…

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Seven million dollars for cardiovascular research

When heart muscle cells produce proteins incorrectly, it can cause heart disease. Scientists from Europe and the USA want to find out what role the…

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Clinical trial on antihypertensive drugs in COVID-19: Pausing may accelerate recovery (Study ACEI-COVID-19)

Temporarily discontinuing ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers does not affect the severity of COVID-19 disease, but it could have a…

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Exercise in polluted air harms the cardiovascular system

Exercise in polluted air above a certain threshold may cause cardiovascular side effects because high levels of particulate matter. This proves a…

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May 2021

Fasting alters the gut microbiome reducing blood pressure and body weight in metabolic syndrome patients. nature communications 2021. DZHK authors:…

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Special suit to help patients with heart failure

Everyday activities such as standing up or climbing stairs become increasingly difficult over time for people with chronic heart failure. Researchers…

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First controlled study shows: Losing weight improves outcomes of catheter ablation (Study SORT-AF)

Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, does not come back as quickly in obese people if they lose weight after catheter ablation, which…

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