Merck’s experimental pill lowered bad cholesterol as much as shots
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…
Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers
Like a lot of people my age, there are times when I can’t find my keys, or my…
Data gaps worsen cardiovascular health inequities in racialized and Indigenous communities
A new study has revealed that racialized and Indigenous communities across Europe, North America, and Central America face…
The impact of sleep health on cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in the general population
In this large and extended follow-up after a period of > 15 years, robust associations were assessed even after…
How too much screen time affects kids’ heart health and what can reduce the risk
Researchers in Denmark show that every extra hour of daily screen use in kids and teens increases cardiometabolic…
Red wine lowers bad cholesterol but doesn’t improve overall heart health
A sweeping meta-analysis reveals that while red wine may nudge down LDL cholesterol, its broader heart health benefits…
Your gut bacteria shape your health from childhood to old age, study reveals
Scientists uncover how your gut bacteria evolve over time—impacting weight, diabetes, and heart health—offering new insights into preventing…
Free heart health programs offered in Southern Nevada for American Heart Month
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — February marks American Heart Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), along with…
Multidisciplinary Hispanic health study receives $21 million NIH grant
A multidisciplinary team of University of Miami researchers studying factors associated with health outcomes and disease risk in…
Cardio-oncology experts highlight importance of heart health in cancer care
The devastating news of a cancer diagnosis understandably makes doctors and patients focus on the cancer itself. However,…
Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting
New study reveals infection-related deaths in type 2 diabetes are vastly underestimated, urging better prevention and reporting strategies.…
Trump policies on health, science: Some scientists fear ‘all-out war’
Public health policy became a defining — and controversial — issue for Donald Trump when the Covid-19 pandemic…