Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
New Review Explores the Shared Genetic Backgrounds of Cardiovascular Diseases and Psoriasis
Image Credit: © irina__g – stock.adobe.com A recent narrative review explores the complex interplay between specific genetic polymorphisms…
Study challenges conventional thinking about the onset of Type 2 diabetes
A study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center indicates that changes in the…
Insulin resistance assessed by estimated glucose disposal rate predicts cardiovascular disease in stages 0–3 of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: a UK biobank cohort study | Cardiovascular Diabetology
The analytical cohort comprised 325,312 participants with complete data, including 180,833 males (55.6%) and 144,479 females (44.4%), with…
Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk
A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
Your screen time might be silently damaging your heart: Cardiologist warns prolonged phone use could double heart disease risk
Scrolling endlessly through your phone might seem harmless, but emerging evidence suggests it could be quietly straining your…
Eating blueberries regularly can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an emerging public health issue that is defined by chronic abdominal obesity, elevated blood…
Statins should be available over the counter
Welcome to The Workup, a new First Opinion column from Vishal Khetpal. There’s a saying in medicine: Statins…