Scientists are finally discovering why many satellites frequently fail
An image showing a Russian satellite orbiting the Earth. (Image source: WikiImages – Pixabay) Scientists have just solved…
New combination drug therapy offers hope for treating chronic wound infections
University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting…
A Q&A with the AHA’s Lisa Suennen| STAT
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…
New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released today its second Scientific Statement, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The…
Most people who experience heart attack, stroke or heart failure have prior risk factors
Sep 29 2025 More than 99% of people who went on to suffer a heart attack, stroke or…
Affordable drug found to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients
A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients,…
Many older adults meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction
They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – products…
Landmark genome study fills DNA gaps in boost to precision medicine
Complex regions of the human genome remained uncharted, even after researchers sequenced the genome in its entirety. That…
Plant-Based vs. red meat impact
New research reveals just how much greener plant-based kibble is compared to meat-based dog food, from saving football…
Study examines unplanned out-of-hospital deliveries in Styria, Austria
The first detailed analysis of unplanned births that occurred outside the hospital setting in Austria has shown that,…
Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure
Hypnosis can significantly improve patients’ tolerance of masks to help them breathe when they are suffering from acute…
A wormhole from another universe? Scientists revisit the puzzling black hole GW190521
In May 2019, astronomers picked up something strange in the fabric of spacetime. The LIGO and Virgo detectors…