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Combating childhood obesity by preventing “fatty liver” in fetus
New research published in The Journal of Physiology indicates that an obese pregnant mother and exposure to a high fat, […]
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New treatments designed to lower levels of Lipoprotein (a)
Associate Professor David Sullivan, a speaker at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s (RCPA) annual conference ‘Pathology Update 2018 […]
Multi-gene test predicts early heart disease risk
A risk score based on multiple genetic differences, or polygenic risk score, predicted significantly more cases of early-onset heart disease […]
How diabetes in pregnancy affects baby’s heart
Researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have discovered how high glucose […]
New computer model predicts your health from the shape of your face
An international study, led by researchers at Macquarie University, has developed a new computer model that can predict the status […]
Health Tracker outlines growing health divide
Ten million Australians in low socio-economic brackets are at high risk of dying early from chronic disease, an alarming snapshot […]
Unblocking arteries with maths
University of Melbourne researchers have combined mathematical modelling, supercomputing and laser imaging technology to assess the severity of artery blockages without having to […]
Eating at night could increase risk of heart disease and diabetes
Eating during the night is associated with higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and the body’s 24-hour cycle is […]
Green vegetables linked with better heart health
Getting more greens into your diet could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 40 […]
Cardiac-toxic shock for cancer patients
Cancer patients have a high chance of heart failure within 12 months of diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment. The Heart […]
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