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Stem cells could help mend a broken heart, but they've got to mature

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imageHeart cells showing damage after a heart attack.Nephron, CC BY-SA

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. The most common type is coronary heart disease, which occurs when there’s a buildup of plaque within the heart’s blood vessels. Smoking, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure can all...

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