Spider Venom Could Be the Miracle Cure for Heart Attacks

Spider Venom Could Be the Miracle Cure for Heart Attacks
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Jessie Zhang
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Research has found that the venom of spiders—occasionally the cause of seizures and even death—could actually be life-saving for those suffering from heart disease.

Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the world. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 60,000 Australians suffer a heart attack every year, with heart attacks claiming on average 21 lives every day.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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