Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Scientists create light-controlled versions of cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol are linked to heart disease, stroke, and many other health problems. However, this complex…
Increased epicardial fat volume linked to greater myocardial injury after infarction
Increased volume of epicardial adipose tissue, detected by cardiovascular imaging, was found to be associated with greater myocardial…
Breast arterial calcification on mammograms predicts future heart risk
Routine mammograms are a critical tool for breast cancer screening. However, they may also hold crucial, potentially untapped…
Collaborative project seeks safer therapies for ischemia and reperfusion injury
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University will improve a prodrug, a compound activated in the body, to…
Uterine fibroids linked to higher long-term heart disease risk in women
Long-term heart disease risk in women diagnosed with uterine fibroids was more than 80% higher than in women…
Breakthrough in imaging speed moves portable stroke diagnosis closer to reality
When someone walks into an emergency room with symptoms of a stroke, every second matters. But today, diagnosing…
Best time of day to exercise?
Norman Swan: Tegan, when do you take your exercise? Tegan Taylor: I am definitely a morning exerciser. I…
Scientists Want to Snip Your Genes to Fix High Cholesterol Levels
GETTING A DIAGNOSIS of high cholesterol is not fun. It requires a revamp of lifestyle basics like how…
Vitamin D Supplement can Affect Your Chances for a Heart Attack
VITAMIN D IS important. It builds strong bones and helps your immune system do its job. You may…
Childish Gambino Reveals He Canceled Tour Due To Stroke, Hole In His Heart
However, the reason for this cancelation was a massive health scare that required surgery. Fans wished Donald Glover…
Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects
A new umbrella review reveals how GLP-1 therapies shape cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes…