What causes sudden cardiac death? AI wades into medical mystery
It is one of the oldest mysteries in medicine: Why do fundamentally healthy people drop dead? Sudden cardiac…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Early diabetes drug treatment links to better survival after diagnosis thresholds
New Korean health-screening data suggest prompt antidiabetic treatment after type 2 diabetes thresholds are crossed may improve survival,…
AI tool turns EKGs into predictions of structural heart disease
Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech;…
New Blood Test Method Improves HDL Function Analysis in Heart Disease
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo developed a blood-based assessment to measure how effectively high-density lipoprotein (HDL)…
Running a marathon triggers measurable heart changes
A review of 69 studies reveals that marathon runners frequently show post-race spikes in cardiac biomarkers and subtle…
Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer’s disease
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Your VO2 Max Is Important For Your Health. Here’s What It Is And How To Improve It.
When you go to the doctor’s office for a yearly checkup, there are probably some health markers you’re…
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…
When it’s time to save a limb, novel vascular clinic meets homeless people where they are
BOSTON — Carlton Haynes hugged his left knee, pulling it toward his shoulder as hard as he could.…
Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes
Infections should be considered a “health hazard” in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical…
Fast food is crowding out grocery access across the U.S.
A nationwide study reveals how US neighborhoods became increasingly dominated by restaurants and fast-food outlets, leaving millions with…