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3D-bioprinted cardiac patches show therapeutic, regenerative potential for treating ischemic cardiomyopathy

07/27/2021 Health News

Cardiovascular diseases account for 32% of global deaths. Myocardial infarction, or heart attacks, play a large part in heart diseases and the necrosis of cardiac tissue after blood supply is decreased or stopped. In APL Bioengineering, by AIP Publishing, researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea take stock of stem cell-laden 3D-bioprinted cardiac patch technologies and […]

Increased Access to Biosimilars Could Save the U.S. Healthcare System Billions

07/27/2021 Health News

MRNA VS. CONVENTIONAL VACCINES Working Together to Empower Women Reducing Health Disparities in Latino Communities Pfizer Women’s Resource Group Universal vs. Single Payer Healthcare Now more than ever, with healthcare costs on the rise, we need to support innovative healthcare solutions like biosimilars — equally effective, often lower-cost alternatives to their biologic counterparts. Today, we see that 9 out of […]

Eating for hunger or pleasure? Regulating these feeding behaviors involves different brain circuits

07/27/2021 Health News

Many times we eat, not because we are hungry, but because of social pressures or because the food is so appetizing, that, even though we are full, we just want another bite. Overeating, whether it is guided by hunger or pleasure, typically leads to obesity, which affects about 42% of the adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for […]

New insights into the biochemical signaling of cardiac muscle cells

07/27/2021 Health News

Contraction and relaxation of the heart are controlled by the periodic rise and fall of calcium in the heart’s muscle cells, known to be regulated by a protein called phospholamban (PLN). The release of hormones, such as (nor-)adrenaline in stressful situations, leads to an enzymatic modification of PLN called phosphorylation. These biochemical reactions enable the heart muscle to contract stronger […]

How the Delta Variant Upends Assumptions About the Coronavirus

07/27/2021 Health News

(Reuters) – The Delta variant is the fastest, fittest and most formidable version of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 the world has encountered, and it is upending assumptions about the disease even as nations loosen restrictions and open their economies, according to virologists and epidemiologists. Vaccine protection remains very strong against severe infections and hospitalizations caused by any version of […]

How to live longer: A tipple a day could cut death risk says study – how much can I drink?

07/27/2021 Health News

Centenarian reveals SURPRISE drink that helps her live longer We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to a new study, people living with heart disease could […]

Cute & Easy-to-Wear Kids Face Masks for Back To School

07/27/2021 Health News

While we hoped that face masks would be a thing of the past by now, it looks like they’re here to stay—especially for kids. Now that the AAP recommends that all children ages 2 and up wear face masks in school—regardless of vaccination status—it’s time to stock up on cute new masks that your kiddo will want to wear. Luckily, […]

New guidelines intended to help health providers prevent gun injuries and deaths

07/27/2021 Health News

Each year, approximately 40,000 people in the United States die because of guns, making firearm-related injuries a leading cause of death for adults and children. According to a recent report, gun violence surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, making 2020 one of the nation’s deadliest years for firearm-related casualties on record. Health care professionals could help reduce the toll, but only […]

Nurse diagnosed with cancer is waved off to every chemo session by cheerleaders

07/27/2021 Health News

A cancer nurse was overwhelmed with kindness when her cheerleading friends lined the streets outside her home to wave her off to every chemotherapy session. Bex Turley, 38, was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2021 and was forced to go to chemotherapy treatments alone due to restrictions during the pandemic. Her friends were determined to show their support and lined […]

How the Groundhog Day grind of lockdown scrambles your memory and sense of time

07/27/2021 Health News

With roughly half of Australia in lockdown at the moment, a common experience is a warped sense of time and poor memory. What day is it? What week is it? Did I go to the supermarket yesterday, or was it the day before? Am I actually in the movie Groundhog Day and experiencing the same day over and over? While […]

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