Expanding waistlines enlarge the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, but to combat obesity, scientists are looking beyond diet and exercise. Their findings? What’s already inside of us—from genes to microbes—may be at least as important as what we eat. Read On
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Microbubbles
Learn about a diminutive imaging agent with big potential against blood clots and heat disease. Read On
Life After Sudden Death
Drew Logan was 30 years old and in the best shape of his life. So why did he suddenly die—three times in one night? New research may finally be unlocking the answers to the mystery of sudden cardiac arrest. Drew Read On
Q+A with Ilan Kedan, MD, cardiologist, extreme unicyclist
Q. Why cardiology? A. Cardiology makes the most sense to me. There’s a strong mechanical angle to it—it focuses on an organ that functions a lot like a pump, with its own intricate plumbing and wiring. It’s also a very Read On
Take a Spin with Dr. Kedan
What do cardiology and riding a unicycle have in common? If you ask Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute’s Ilan Kedan, MD, he will tell you they are actually quite similar. Patience, commitment, and training are key to successfully diagnosing a complex heart Read On