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Heart muscle
The heart muscle, also known as the cardiac muscle, makes up the thick middle layer of the heart. It is one of three types of vertebrate muscle tissue, the other two being the skeletal muscle and smooth muscle. The heart muscle constitutes the main tissue of the wall of the heart. Credit: Shutterstock.
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APR 17, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Slimy hagfish dwell at the bottom of the sea, scavenging for carcasses and thriving in the depths where little oxygen ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 14, 2019
Cardiology
It’s easy to feel like you’ve missed the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of exercise. For older adults, th
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
APR 10, 2019
Immunology
It’s morel mushroom season in the United States and it promises to be a good one! Plenty of rain and warmth favor
...
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
MAR 23, 2019
Videos
When considering human organs, many are obviously essential. Are there any we don't really need?
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers report in a study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports, that nicotine exerted adverse effects on human
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
FEB 18, 2019
Cardiology
Obesity in children is a complex condition associated with a number of risk factors. Obesity is generally characterized
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
FEB 15, 2019
Technology
New emerging technologies could soon make it easier to detect deadly heart conditions leading to improvements in prevent
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 30, 2019
Cardiology
Children who have autism are at a higher risk of physical inactivity. This is, in part, because characteristics of the d
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 25, 2019
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 21, 2019
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 20, 2019
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 19, 2019
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 04, 2019
Health & Medicine
If your New Year’s resolution includes more exercise be sure to consider your body positioning during each and eve
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
DEC 26, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
According to a study published in eLife, researchers concluded that a protein channel may serve as an effective target f
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 26, 2018
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
DEC 23, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 08, 2018
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
DEC 05, 2018
Cardiology
A group of five simple medical tests provides doctors and patients a long-term, wide-range glimpse into a person&
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
NOV 26, 2018
Cardiology
If you’ve been drinking beet juice before going to the gym, the results of a new study may surprise you. Im
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
NOV 16, 2018
Technology
Imagine having a smart phone that is capable of determining a fatal heart attack? An international research study has fo
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
OCT 29, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Many users of marijuana believe that it is relatively safe, particularly because, as believed, one cannot overdose on th
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
OCT 01, 2018
Neuroscience
Dementia is a scary diagnosis, but what many people don't realize is that dementia is a general term that can refer
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 06, 2018
Cardiology
One of the most common complaints from those recovering from heart failure (HF) is shortness of breath or dyspnea. This
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
SEP 04, 2018
Health & Medicine
When looking at overall health, weight is a consideration. Obesity is on the rise and is a significant public health con
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim