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The language of the organs: How disturbed communication leads to diseases

Nutrition and the environment are constantly changing and challenge the human metabolism. Various organs and tissues interact to maintain balance.…

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Myocarditis progresses differently - depending on the cause

Heart muscle inflammation differs depending on the trigger - be it COVID-19, the mRNA vaccination against COVID-19 or other causes. These findings…

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New therapeutic approach: synthetic peptide improves cardiac performance

A synthetic peptide called S100A1ct significantly improves heart function and increases the survival rate in preclinical models, according to a recent…

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3D representation of several chromosomes in bright blue and violet colours on a dark background. A particularly large Y chromosome is in the foreground, while other X and Y chromosomes are distributed in the background.

Loss of the Y chromosome discovered as a new risk factor for heart disease

Men who lose their Y chromosome in part of their blood cells have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease - in particular a fatal heart attack.…

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Patented therapeutic approach could prevent severe heart damage after a heart attack

A new therapeutic approach could help millions of patients to prevent the late effects of a heart attack - the excess formation of scar tissue. Philip…

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A doctor or scientist holds a stethoscope to a digital, holographic image of a heart. The image shows an ECG line that symbolises the heartbeat. A laptop is visible in the background, indicating the use of modern technologies and digital medicine. Surrounding the heart are symbols symbolising medical research and cardiovascular health.

Artificial intelligence detects heart aging in ECG and provides early warning of cardiovascular risks.

An interdisciplinary research team from the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) has demonstrated for the first time in a long-term…

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Mouse study: Possible developmental disorders due to intermittent fasting

A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers from Technical University of Munich…

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Comprehensive study on telemedicine for diabetes and coronary heart disease

Can telemedicine and training apps improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease? A large study led by the Technical…

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A very overweight woman sits at a table with a hamburger and a portion of chips in front of her.

Blood vessels to blame: why obesity leads to diabetes

A large proportion of the approximately six million patients in Germany suffering from type 2 diabetes are overweight. The effect of insulin is…

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Impaired protein recycling damages the health of the heart

A disrupted protein degradation process in heart muscle cells can lead to a range of severe heart diseases. In the case of dilated cardiomyopathy, a…

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