Study finds 7 to 8 cups a day of coffee, tea, and water tied to longer life
A massive UK Biobank study shows that seven to eight daily drinks, especially a balanced mix of coffee…
New recommendations aim to identify children with familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the online publication of recommendations from a…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
AI model maps lifetime disease risks to transform future healthcare planning
A powerful new AI predicts how over 1,000 diseases may unfold across a person’s life, opening doors for…
Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected…
Study warns women with type 2 diabetes against using oral estrogen therapy
In women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) skin patches is not associated…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Emphysema detected on CT predicts mortality from all causes
Emphysema detected on baseline low-dose chest CT (LDCT) in the lung cancer screening cohort of more than 9,000…
Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk
A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the…
CPAP treatment may reduce death risk in people with both type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
Your screen time might be silently damaging your heart: Cardiologist warns prolonged phone use could double heart disease risk
Scrolling endlessly through your phone might seem harmless, but emerging evidence suggests it could be quietly straining your…