Researchers develop nanoparticle technology for targeted diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in the arteries which causes their narrowing. It is a primary cause of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and ischemic stroke (IS), both of which

Black infants with heart abnormalities more likely to die in first year, research finds

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Some babies are born with abnormalities involving the structure of the heart, known as congenital heart disease (CHD). While many studies have shown that more babies

Breaking the link between obesity and atrial fibrillation with a new cellular target

Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI175447 A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation—a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide—presents a promising target