When a young athlete suddenly dies of a heart attack, chances are high that they suffer from familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Itis the most common genetic heart disease in the US and affects an estimated 1 in 500 people around the world. A protein called myosin acts as the molecular motor which makes the muscles […]
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Types of labor contractions: What do they feel like?
Pregnant women may wonder if they will recognize their contractions when they begin, or if what they are feeling is premature labor. While contractions can vary widely, there are some common symptoms of each stage of labor. Learn about them in this article. Types of labor contractions Labor can vary greatly in its length and […]