New research uncovers genetic variant’s alarming impact on heart health and longevity in Black Americans

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University sheds light on the significant health risks posed by the V142I transthyretin variant within the US Black population. Published in the JAMA Network, the study underscores the concerning impact of this genetic variant […] The post New research uncovers genetic variant’s alarming impact on heart health and longevity in Black Americans appeared first on North Dallas Gazette.