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You can’t escape your genetics, but with a little help, you can be proactive and intervene. That is why researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Human

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The mind-heart connection: Maintain psychological wellbeing and heart health

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020American Heart Month, Cardiovascular Disease, Healthcare, Heart Health, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton

While thinking about your valentine may set your heart aflutter, negative psychological factors such as stress or depressive disorders can have a long-term impact on

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Blood proteins help predict risk of developing heart failure

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019blood test, Cardiovascular Disease, high-sensitivity test, Research, troponin

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of pain, suffering and death in the United States, and despite tremendous advances in knowledge on prevention, treatment of

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Image of the Month: Trachea and Vasculature of the Mouse Lung

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019Baylor core labs, cardiac development, Cardiovascular Disease, OIVMC, Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core, Research, septum, vascular development

In his lab at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Joshua D. Wythe and his colleagues conduct cardiovascular research covering the following areas: Vascular Development, trying

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ABL1 gene plays a role in cancer and in a developmental disorder

April 18, 2017ABL1 gene, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Genetics, genomic data, Human genetics, Marfan syndrome, Philadelphia chromosome

The human gene ABL1 is well-known for its association with cancer. In this case, a piece of chromosome 9 containing the ABL1 gene and a

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New insights from an autoimmunity-mediated atherosclerosis mouse model could pave the way to new therapies for cardiovascular diseases

June 8, 2016atherosclerosis, autoimmune disease, autoimmunity, Cardiovascular Disease, heart disease

By Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. Patients with autoimmune disease have a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Although studies have shown that human atherosclerotic

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A tale of two ailments: Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

February 28, 2014January 10, 2019cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Ihab Rafic Hamzeh, Healthcare, Heart Health, obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep

Meet “Jim,” he is overweight, borderline diabetic, always sleepy and snores like a freight train at night. He suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, but that’s

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6 Lifestyle changes to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease

November 21, 2013February 1, 2019Andy Phifer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Dr. John Farmer, Heart Health

Taking care of your heart and watching blood sugar can be hard in a world with fast food dollar menus, holiday dessert tables and hours

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Improving heart health: Adding supplements to your diet

August 5, 2013February 15, 2019Baylor College of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Christie Ballantyne, Graciela Gutierrez, Heart Health, Nutrition and Wellness

If you’ve changed your diet and added some exercise to your daily routine but you’re still looking to up your heart health, then over-the-counter supplements

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Heart Month

February 25, 2013October 7, 2016Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Cardiovascular Disease, Community, Graciela Gutierrez, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health

Did you see red this month? This month kicked off with a sea of red. No, it wasn’t in honor of Valentine’s Day or a