Real-time brain stimulation improves gait for Parkinson’s patients
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real…
American Heart Association launches platform for earlier heart failure risk identification
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with heart failure, and that number is expected to…
Small changes for a healthier heart
Prioritising your heart health doesn’t require a huge lifestyle overhaul, as small consistent changes often make the biggest…
Diabetes raises mortality risk after solid-organ transplantation
People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a…
Brad Pitt thriller ‘Heart of the Beast’ showcases South Island wilderness
Pitt spent weeks filming in Central Otago and Fiordland in early 2025, generating excitement among locals after he…
Intravenous statins during heart attack reduce cardiac muscle damage
Reducing the damage sustained by the heart during a myocardial infarction remains one of the major challenges in…
New DNA tetrahedron nanostructures improve targeted cancer therapy delivery
Conventional cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, often lack specificity and can damage both cancerous and healthy cells, leading…
Review explores impact of extreme endurance running on heart health
Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex, and training level, finds a synthesis…
GLP-1 medicines may cut clot-related risks in chronically inflamed patients
A large real-world analysis suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists may offer clot-related and survival benefits in a chronically inflamed,…
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…