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CMZ" is an abbreviation for "transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy." It is a progressive medical condition caused by a buildup ...

A research team led by the University of the Basque Country has identified hundreds of molecular markers in saliva that could ...

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There's a rare genetic mutation in people who naturally sleep for very short amounts of time. Meet the women who thrive on ...

New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis—tiny cellular structures ...

Since 1970, heart attack deaths have fallen almost 90 per cent in the US, though deaths from chronic heart conditions have ...

Low-carb or low-fat? Turns out it doesn’t matter nearly as much as eating high-quality food. This study shows heart health ...

A new study reveals that increasing levels of apolipoprotein M (ApoM) may slow or prevent the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness in older adults.

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy.

Zebrafish have the remarkable and rare ability to regrow and repair their hearts after damage. New research from Caltech and ...