Scientists map gut microbiota associated with coronary artery disease
Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide. Genetic and…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
This is What You Need to Focus on if Walking Is Your Only Workout
IF YOU’RE SHORT on time and can’t regularly make it to the gym, walking is a great way…
UCLA experts call for individualized heart monitoring in breast cancer survivors
As breast cancer survival rates continue to climb – 4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living…
Diane Ladd dead: 3-time Oscar nominee and Laura Dern’s mom
Diane Ladd, the triple Oscar-nominated actor who received acclaim for her work in films including “Rambling Rose,” “Wild…
More frequent use of electrocardiograms could help prevent sudden cardiac death
Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms…
Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits
For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE), a type of blood clot in the lungs, sends more than half a million people…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Advances in diagnosis and management of systemic light chain amyloidosis
Systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare and life-threatening disorder characterized by the deposition of misfolded immunoglobulin…