Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk
New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Intensive sports in adolescents trigger complex heart adaptations
Adolescent athletes’ cardiovascular system may adapt to increased cardiorespiratory fitness by increasing blood pressure, arterial stiffness and heart…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
High protein diet linked to increased risk of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
Next to cancer recurrence or progression, cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in cancer survivors. The…
COVID-19 accelerates vascular aging in women
The world’s largest study of COVID-19 survivors shows the virus accelerates vascular aging, especially in women, while vaccination…
Somatic mutations drive vascular aging and muscle weakness over time
Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how mutations that occur in muscles and blood…
Researchers find CFI deficiency alarmingly high in old order Amish
Researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Clinic for Special Children found that complement factor…
Understanding the complex relationship between ultraprocessed foods and health
Ultraprocessed foods or UPFs are a growing concern due to their widespread consumption and impact on potential health…
Brain’s blood vessels and immune cells play key role in Alzheimer’s and stroke
The brain’s health depends on more than just its neurons. A complex network of blood vessels and immune…