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A simple blood test has revealed one in five people living with overweight and ‘unhealthy fat’ could have a heart attack in the next 10 years

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University of Glasgow | Dr Alyson Miller

This team is addressing a gap in knowledge about blood vessel health in the brain, hoping to identify new ways to tackle diseases such as stroke. The health and function of our blood vessels is highly influenced by the layer of cells linin...

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University of Bristol | Professor Paolo Madeddu

Some people live long healthy lives, whereas others develop ageing related conditions. Professor Paolo Madeddu and his team at the University of Bristol are studying a gene called BPIFB4 that may be important for determining whether people ...

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