Protein repair defects linked to hidden heart failure
Researchers in the del Monte Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first to…
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…
Industrial processing of food poses health risks beyond poor nutrition
Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such…
Why exercise matters for obesity even when the scale barely moves
A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that exercise does far more than help shed pounds, improving…
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…
Scientists mimic heart cell signaling using organic conductive plastics
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in artificially mimicking the ion signaling of heart muscle cells. To…
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…
RNA therapy targets genetic cause of heart failure in the Netherlands
Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic…
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…