Obesity affects about 4 in 10 American adults and 1 in 5 children. Beyond excess weight, it triggers internal changes that can lead to serious health problems. One such change is chronic low-level inflammation, which constricts blood vessels and raises blood … Read More
As human beings age, we accumulate mutations in our DNA. These mutations can be harmless, or they can contribute to age-related conditions including neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers. The most prevalent age-related mutation in males is the loss … Read More
Resident member Antonio Abbate, MD, Ruth C. Heede Professor of Cardiology, recently published a paper detailing a treatment for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. Abbate & coworkers found that controlling the patient’s heart rate with an already-approved medication improved … Read More
