Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles play a big role in Alzheimer’s prevention
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have unveiled a groundbreaking study that suggests small high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the cerebrospinal...
Metabolic surgery offers heart benefits for people with persistent diabetes
A groundbreaking study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting has revealed that metabolic surgery significantly...
Heart failure at 39, then a stroke. Now she wants to help fellow survivors...
Brooke Bognanni had been struggling with abdominal pain for about six weeks when she fit in a visit with her longtime physician.
While describing her...
Scientists develop new tech to study heart muscles better
The Challenge: Like Reading a Stock Ticker on a Puppy
Imagine trying to read tiny letters on a lively puppy’s fur. Sounds tough, right? Now,...
Scientists find new clues in the battle against high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health concern in the United States, leading to serious issues like heart disease and stroke—two of the biggest...
Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Do your legs hurt when you walk? Experts on peripheral artery disease want you to know that it isn't normal. The condition can cause...
Mediterranean diet with lean beef may help prevent heart disease
New research suggests that consuming lean beef in moderation can be part of a heart-healthy diet, challenging the prevailing notion that red meat is...
This oral drug may reduce dementia risk in people with heart rhythm disease
A study published in JACC: Asia suggests that the use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) is associated with...
Research shows new cause of heart rhythm disease
Heart problems are a leading cause of death worldwide. But, what if scientists could pinpoint what exactly goes wrong in our hearts, especially when...
New study finds genetic clues for treatment and prevention of heart failure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 6.2 million Americans are living with heart failure—a condition where the heart struggles to...