A one-size-fits-all approach to prediabetes treatment may miss the opportunity to implement an early, more intensive, tailored prevention approach for those with the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026. The meeting is in Boston, March 17-20, 2026, and offers the latest science … Read more
From a childhood marked by loss to an abusive marriage that nearly claimed her life, Shyy Sachdev’s journey has been anything but ordinary. When told at 49 she might only have five years left to live, the then overweight chain smoker chose to reinvent herself. She began exercising regularly at age 50, strength training at … Read more
A new study found that heart attack deaths were up among younger adults with women more likely than men to die after a first heart attack. According to new research published today in a Go Red for Women spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American … Read more
The majority (57.5 percent) of commercially insured patients had at least one chronic condition in 2024. The average allowed amount for a patient with no chronic conditions was $1,590, while the average allowed amount for a patient with one chronic condition was nearly double ($3,039). Of 44 common chronic conditions studied, hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, … Read more
Cholesterol is one of those things that tends to creep up on you. One day you’re feeling fine, and the next day, high cholesterol is quietly increasing your risk of cardiovascular issues – so it’s important to ensure you’re eating the right foods that can help lower cholesterol levels. But getting your cholesterol under control … Read more
Lipid-lowering medicines, known as statins, are prescribed in cases of high cholesterol levels, to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. The results of some small studies suggest that statins could also have an antidepressive effect. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now conducted an extensive study to investigate this claim. However, they could … Read more
An ‘AI scientist’, working in collaboration with human scientists, has found that combinations of cheap and safe drugs – used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and alcohol dependence – could also be effective at treating cancer, a promising new approach to drug discovery. The research team, led by the University of Cambridge, used … Read more
New research shows that even modest adherence to the Portfolio Diet, a plant-based cholesterol-lowering strategy, can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk factors in young adults and may postpone heart disease onset by more than a decade. Study: Portfolio diet and LDL-C in a young, multiethnic cohort: cross-sectional analyses with cumulative exposure modeling. Image Credit: Chiociolla / Shutterstock University … Read more
Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrowed arteries due to atherosclerosis, which could prevent unnecessary surgeries and stents. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the blood vessels become narrowed and hardened due to the buildup of plaque, including in the carotid arteries, which carry … Read more
An NHS doctor is flagging five health issues he’s labeled “sneaky” because they might secretly be escalating your chances of dementia. Backed by research, these under-discussed factors contribute to cognitive decline. With figures suggesting over 944,000 UK residents grappling with dementia—with expectations for this to grow—awareness is key. Dementia not only affects memory but can … Read more