Obicetrapib slashes LDL cholesterol by over 30% in high-risk heart patients

In a global trial of over 2,500 patients, obicetrapib dramatically reduced LDL cholesterol levels when added to standard...

Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart disease

People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke,...

Tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide for weight loss in people without diabetes

A major 72-week trial shows tirzepatide leads to double-digit weight loss and greater waist reduction than semaglutide, reshaping...

Unlocking the secrets of human longevity and healthy aging

Human healthy aging and longevity are complex phenomena influenced by a dynamic interplay of genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, immune,...

Blood filtration may offer new hope for removing microplastics from the body

For the first time, scientists have shown that an established blood-cleansing procedure could help rid the human body...

Guideline-directed medical therapy boosts survival in the oldest heart attack patients

Researchers have found that prescribing guideline-directed medical treatment (GDMT), regardless of the number of medications, can improve survival...

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...

Healthy diet in childhood linked to later onset of menstruation

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an...

Sedentary behavior increases risk of death or cardiac events post-heart attack

People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a...

Comprehensive treatment approach helps patients manage rheumatoid arthritis

Although rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with no cure, a tailored, multidisciplinary treatment approach at Cedars-Sinai's Inflammatory...

Canadian study links ultra processed foods to poor health outcomes

A landmark study exploring Canadians' consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded...

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...

Want to eat slower? Pick meals that need chopsticks, not hands

Two meals, three sequences, one finding: meal type, not the order of eating, shapes how long we chew...

Gum disease bacterium linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima...

Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time

As an Arizona bill to block people from using government aid to buy soda headed to the governor's...

Air pollution fuels artery damage and accelerates heart disease, review finds

New research reveals that even low levels of air pollution can trigger dangerous changes in blood vessels, underscoring...

Study explores impact of overlapping conditions on heart failure outcomes in older adults

Heart failure represents one of the most significant global health challenges, affecting millions worldwide and requiring subsequent hospitalization...