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Songbirds might hold the key to managing our cholesterol levels
Songbirds have lost "bad" cholesterol and some of its associated proteins over time. This makes for plaque-free finch arteries and a hale and healthy heart
Math models can help cardiologists by finding the heart's hidden waves
Even seasoned physicians may struggle to interpret EKGs
Researchers uncover gut bacteria that can break down cholesterol
Treating high cholesterol by manipulating the gut microbiome could prevent cardiovascular disease
Solitary confinement is bad for the heart too
A new study shows that a third of individuals in solitary confinement are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes
A good defense is the best offense in medicine
It may be perceived as "boring" or "routine," but preventative medicine should be a priority in today's health care system
An aspirin a day might actually not keep the doctor away
Using aspirin to fight heart disease could, instead, have side effects like major bleeding
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Aging is not the inexorable process we thought it was
Can we slow down aging and add decades to lives?
Meet the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry
Marie Maynard Daly worked at a time when our understanding of DNA was changing in big ways