heart disease
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Some Chimpanzees Have a Bone in Their Heart and Some Humans Might, Too
Scientists in the United Kingdom have discovered a rare bone, called the os cordis, in chimpanzees with a common heart condition. The implications of this finding could extend to humans, who share a close genetic relationship to chimps.
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Why Cancer Is Replacing Heart Disease As The Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S.
Heart disease has long been the number one killer in the United States. But a new study out this week is the latest to suggest that it’s only a matter of time before the second leading cause of death — cancer — becomes more commonly fatal for the average person. On the bright side, though,…
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Is The New Apple Watch’s ECG Feature Legit?
Many of the newest, fourth iteration of the Apple Watch that could have grand public health implications.
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Married People Are Even More Annoyingly Happy Than We Thought
If it weren’t already vomit-inducing to see your social feeds taken over by newly married friends’ smug selfies and declarations of love, a pair of new studies released this week will only add to the resentment: Married couples who stay together ultimately end up happier and healthier than everyone else.