Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes gain momentum across the globe
One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to…
Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet’s impact on cholesterol
On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL “bad” cholesterol…
Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms…
Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions…
American Heart Association introduces new certification for stroke coordinators
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, underscoring the need for effective, coordinated…
Senior Care Authority kicks off Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month with six science-backed habits that may help reduce dementia risk
An estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are now living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s…
Organ transplant survival rates improve despite persistent donor shortages
More adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people…
Advancing smartphone tools will screen populations for hidden stroke risks
Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant healthcare resources ahead of…
Physics-informed machine learning enables continuous cuffless blood pressure monitoring
Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional…
Physical activity protects heart health regardless of weight loss
With obesity now affecting more than 40% of U.S. adults and fueling rising rates of heart disease, a new scientific statement…
Consumer wearables become the new gatekeepers of clinical health care
JMIR Publications today released a News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms’ forays into the clinical…
Study reveals right ventricle better tolerates oxygen loss during cardiac arrest
A study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) provides new insights…