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A cardiovascular researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed a revolutionary drug delivery system using targeted microscopic bubbles that could dramatically improve how heart disease is treated. The innovation addresses a major flaw in current treatments: doctors can't be sure medications actually reach the diseased heart tissue.
Heart disease deaths fell by 25,000 between 2022 and 2023, reversing pandemic-era increases. The decline shows that prevention strategies are working, and experts say simple daily habits could save even more lives.
Routine mammograms could soon screen for both breast cancer and heart disease in a single appointment. New research shows calcium deposits spotted in breast arteries predict cardiovascular risk with surprising accuracy.
A groundbreaking treatment for Huntington's disease just cleared a major hurdle, bringing hope to 240,000 Americans affected by this devastating condition. The experimental therapy could become the first disease-modifying treatment for a disorder that has had none.
A groundbreaking treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 reduced toxic proteins by 40% and improved muscle function in patients who've never had disease-modifying options. The New England Journal of Medicine just published results that could lead to the first approved therapy for this progressive, often fatal disease.
Researchers discovered how to disguise healthy mitochondria so they can slip into diseased cells undetected, extending the lives of mice with a fatal genetic disorder. The breakthrough could one day help children born with rare mitochondrial diseases.
A new treatment for a rare kidney disease just passed a major test, bringing hope to 330,000 patients in the U.S. and Europe. Vertex's drug successfully reduced a key disease marker by half in late-stage trials.
University of Queensland researchers have developed a breakthrough drug that could transform Motor Neurone Disease from a terminal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition within five years. The discovery unlocks a previously untargetable immune receptor that plays a key role in neurodegenerative diseases.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
For the first time, a gene therapy has shown dramatic results in slowing Huntington's disease, offering hope to 8,000 UK families who've had no treatment options until now. Patients receiving the higher dose experienced 75% less disease progression over three years.
A common lupus medication may protect patients with a skin form of the disease from heart complications and diabetes. Johns Hopkins researchers found the drug reduced cardiovascular risks significantly over five years.
Four leading European research institutes have joined forces to speed up treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain diseases affecting millions. The CURE-ND Alliance brings together over 2,500 scientists working to transform how we understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases.
A Nashville family transformed their annual Kentucky Derby party into a powerful fundraiser after their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable nerve disease. Last year alone, they raised $75,000 for research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Scientists tested a compound that tackles both type 2 diabetes and heart disease in mice, reducing dangerous cholesterol and inflammation without needing weight loss. The experimental drug could offer hope for millions at risk of the world's leading killer.
Scientists discovered that pairing two already-approved medications can reverse dangerous liver fat buildup and potentially reduce heart disease risk. The breakthrough could help one in three adults affected by the world's most common liver condition.
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A single infusion lowered cholesterol dramatically in a small trial, potentially replacing daily pills with a one-time treatment. If confirmed in larger studies, this could transform heart disease prevention for millions.
Jeff Carroll learned he carried the gene for deadly Huntington's disease. Instead of giving up, he became a neuroscientist dedicated to finding a cure for the condition killing him.
A new study of 53,000 adults reveals that tiny daily changes add up to major heart health benefits. Just 11 extra minutes of sleep each night, paired with a few other small habits, can reduce cardiovascular risk significantly.
After initially calling it a failed product, the FDA reversed course to allow accelerated approval of a groundbreaking gene therapy that could slow Huntington's disease. The decision brings hope to 40,000 Americans living with the fatal disorder that currently has no cure.
The FDA has accepted a groundbreaking treatment for Alexander disease for priority review, offering hope to families battling a rare neurological condition that has no approved therapies. If approved by September, zilganersen would become the first medicine ever available for this devastating illness.
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