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Cholesterol blocked artery

Scientists identify small RNA molecule that regulates cholesterol and heart disease

Discovery points to new “upstream” drug targets for preventing atherosclerosis
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
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Microplastics hit male arteries hard

UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
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Have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving!

Simple choices can make the holiday both delicious and heart-friendly, says UCR Health's Dr. Ramy Sadek
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
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Could exposure to chemicals in plastics predispose you and your children to cardiovascular disease?

Exposure to environmental chemicals, including those in common plastic products, has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019. Changcheng Zhou, a professor of biomedical sciences in...
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health