Microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may reduce risk of arrhythmias

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered that microscopic structural changes in...

Scientists link specific gene variants to post-vaccine myocarditis and pericarditis

New genetic clues reveal why some people may be predisposed to myocarditis or pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination, offering...

Tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide in weight loss clinical trial

Tirzepatide (trade name Zepbound) promoted greater weight loss in individuals with obesity than did semaglutide (trade name Wegovy)...

Researchers find way to protect mitochondria from stress-induced damage

Mitochondria are the cell's power plants: They turn the food we eat into the energy our cells can...

Sleep deprivation increases inflammation linked to heart disease risk

Even a few nights with insufficient sleep increases promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart...

Low-dose rapamycin shows promise for enhancing healthspan in older adults

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4, on April 4, 2025, titled "Influence of...

Acetate and gut bacteria work together to reduce obesity in mice

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered...

Flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure

We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate,...

This news might ruin your appetite — and summer

It's a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting. In a video explaining the science behind...

Study shows cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1RAs in patients following bariatric surgery

Medications like semaglutide and liraglutide may help to reduce the risk for heart attacks, strokes, and other major...

Predictive tools aim to improve pediatric pneumonia outcomes

Researchers derived pragmatic models that accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, based on evidence from...

How 196,000 Spanish participants are helping decode heart disease risk

Researchers unite 35 Spanish population cohorts to uncover why some people are more vulnerable to heart disease, and...

Early cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide seen within months in SELECT trial

Semaglutide can rapidly reduce heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular complications in adults with overweight or obesity who...

National initiative boosts heart failure treatment across US hospitals

About 6.7 million adults in the U.S. are living with heart failure, and that number is expected to...

Novel nanoparticle could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer

Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer,...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors linked to increased myocarditis risk in lung cancer patients

A new editorial was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on May 2, 2025, titled "Immune checkpoint inhibitors and myocarditis: Lessons...

Study: The link between physical fitness and reduced risk of mortality may be misleading

That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in...

Heart Failure 2025 congress set for May in Belgrade, Serbia

Heart Failure 2025, the world's leading congress on heart failure, will take place from 17 to 20 May...

Study uncovers new factor linked to the development of cardiac hypertrophy

When the workload on the heart increases, the ventricular wall may thicken too, known as cardiac hypertrophy. This...

Higher McCance Brain Care Score linked to lower stroke risk in women

Women with a higher McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) – a score that measures physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional...

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