Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Alnylam and Tenaya sign $1.23bn cardiovascular target discovery deal
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has forged a discovery collaboration worth up to $1.23bn with cardiovascular disease specialist, Tenaya Therapeutics. Through…
Berries, apples, and citrus linked to greater happiness and optimism
A decade-long analysis of over 40,000 women reveals that diets rich in flavonoid-packed foods like berries, apples, and…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?
A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful…
Study links gut microbiome health directly to ovarian aging processes
A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in…
Puberty reshapes DNA to worsen or reverse insulin resistance
A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that track worsening or improving…
Poor oral health in childhood linked to higher incidence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children – and one that researchers…
Mendelian randomization study reveals opposing roles for IL6 and IL6R in long-term mortality
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 6, 2026, titled “Causal effects of inflammation on…
New Research Suggests Mammograms Could Offer Heart Health Insight
4 min readRecent research suggests that breast arterial calcification (BAC) picked up on routine mammograms may help predict…
Combining healthy lifestyle and GLP-1 therapy reduces heart risks in diabetes
Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they…