In addition to regular exercise and not smoking, diet is one of the best ways to protect your heart. That’s because inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart disease risk ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

The paper presents a streamlined new approach for functional validation of genes known to underlie fragile bone disorders in a relatively high throughput, using CRISPR-mediated knockouts and a number ...

If you have a heart condition, you can fly safely as a passenger on an airplane, but you need to be aware of your risks and take necessary precautions. Heart conditions that can lead to health ...

Researchers from the University College Dublin (UCD) Conway Institute have described a genetic mutation that causes major visual problems in zebrafish. Writing in the Federation of American Societies ...

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Unlike humans, zebrafish grow new heart muscle cells: they have a regenerative capacity. When a zebrafish heart is damaged, it can fully restore its function within 60 days. Researchers have now ...

When Calls the Heart Season 12 is coming, but when? Here’s the full lowdown on potential stories and when we’ll expect to see new episodes. When Calls the Heart Season 11 ended on June 23 ...

Consuming fish can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Oily fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly beneficial for heart health. Omega-3 fats, especially DHA, are essential for ...

Researchers from the Bakkers group at the Hubrecht Institute have successfully repaired damaged mouse hearts using a protein from zebrafish. They discovered that the protein Hmga1 plays a key role in ...