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A new study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association on Thursday found that cardiomyopathy, or "Broken Heart Syndrome," has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.Conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in two Ohio hospitals, the study examined 1,914 patients from five distinct two-month periods -- 250 of which had been hospitalized in March…

A novel gene-editing experiment seems to have permanently reduced LDL and triglyceride levels in monkeys.A colored scanning electron micrograph of cholesterol.Credit...CMEABG-UCBL-Chapon/Science SourceJune 27, 2020, 5:45 p.m. ETWhat if a single injection could lower blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides — for a lifetime?In the first gene-editing experiment of its kind, scientists have disabled two genes…

In 2010, John Mandrola was 46 years old and training like a demon for the USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships when, out on a ride, his heart started beating erratically. He diagnosed it immediately, because, in addition to being an accomplished endurance athlete, Mandrola is also a cardiac electrophysiologist. What he was experiencing was…

Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered that some chimpanzees have a bone in their heart, which could be vital in managing their health and conservation. Credit: Rutland Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered that some chimpanzees have a bone in their heart, which could be vital in managing their health and…

A review of research has found that the ability to obtain and understand basic health information and services partly determines the mortality rate of people with heart failure.Share on PinterestA recent study looks at links between health literacy and health outcomes.Heart failure impairs the capacity of the heart to pump blood around the body. This…