Well-known molecule may be behind alcohol's benefits to heart health
Friday, November 19, 2010 - 06:50
in Health & Medicine
Many studies support the assertion that moderate drinking is beneficial when it comes to cardiovascular health, and for the first time scientists have discovered that a well-known molecule, called Notch, may be behind alcohol's protective effects. Down the road, this finding could help scientists create a new treatment for heart disease that mimics the beneficial influence of modest alcohol consumption...