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Autism Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 25, 2025·5 min read

Shared Genetic Roots of Autism and Heart Disease Found

New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis—tiny cellular structures called cilia. Scientists found that mutations in genes affecting cilia formation disrupt both brain and heart development, helping explain why the two conditions often co-occur.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 30, 2025·7 min read

Blood Fat Links Found Between Heart Risk and Alzheimer’s

New research reveals complex relationships between blood lipid levels and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. While small dense LDL cholesterol—linked to heart disease—was associated with increased Alzheimer’s risk, other markers like ApoB48 were linked to reduced risk.

This shows a model of a heart on cracked flooring.

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·April 9, 2024·4 min read

Link Between Heart Disease, Depression, and Inflammation Found

A new study uncovered a genetic connection between coronary artery disease, major depression, and an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, mediated through inflammatory pathways. The study highlights that medications used for treating coronary artery disease and depression could synergistically reduce inflammation, potentially preventing cardiomyopathy.

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·April 10, 2023·2 min read

Spoiler Alert: Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Condolences to the Fans of Logan Roy Patriarch of Succession

In light of last night's episode of HBO's Succession, the American Heart Association provides information about sudden cardiac arrest and provides life-saving resources to help those who experience cardiac arrest.

This shows a brain in the shape of a heart

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

Depression and Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults

Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 23, 2023·6 min read

Anti-aging Gene Shown to Rewind Heart Age by 10 Years

Researchers say a gene found in many centenarians can reverse the biological age of the heart by ten years. The findings offer a potential target for patients with heart failure.

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·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Morning Physical Activity Is Associated With the Lowest Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Those who exercise either early or late in the morning were 11% and 16% respectively at a lower risk of coronary artery disease. Those who exercise later in the morning were 17% less likely to have a stroke than those in the control group.

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·September 27, 2022·5 min read

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity

Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

Sleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2022·4 min read

‘Night Owls’ Could Have Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than Those Who Are ‘Early Birds’

Early birds use more fat for energy during both rest and exercise than night owls. Those who wake early are also more insulin sensitive, while those who stay up late are more insulin resistant, meaning they require more insulin to lower blood glucose levels and are more prone to consuming carbohydrates as an energy source over fats.

This shows a cartoon of a man holding a heart and a brain on a scale

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 10, 2022·6 min read

Multiple Heart-Related Conditions Linked to Triple Dementia Risk, Regardless of Genetics

People who suffer cardiometabolic disorders, such as stroke, diabetes, or a heart attack, either as stand-alone conditions or a combination of the conditions, have an increased risk of developing dementia regardless of whether or not they have a genetic predisposition for neurodegeneration.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Researchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular Disease

The FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic proteins in the brain, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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heart disease

Shared Genetic Roots of Autism and Heart Disease Found

Blood Fat Links Found Between Heart Risk and Alzheimer’s

Link Between Heart Disease, Depression, and Inflammation Found

Spoiler Alert: Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Condolences to the Fans of Logan Roy Patriarch of Succession

Depression and Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults

Anti-aging Gene Shown to Rewind Heart Age by 10 Years

Morning Physical Activity Is Associated With the Lowest Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

‘Night Owls’ Could Have Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than Those Who Are ‘Early Birds’

Multiple Heart-Related Conditions Linked to Triple Dementia Risk, Regardless of Genetics

Researchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular Disease

Side of Parkinson’s Onset Shapes Cognitive and Emotional Decline

Timing of Prozac Treatment Shapes Lasting Mood, Brain Changes

Emotional Neglect in Childhood Undermines Trust in One’s Own Body

Astrocytes in Obesity: Brain Cells That Control Metabolism & Cognition

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