10 results for "heart disease"
π InnovationFirst Heart Bypass Done Through Leg Artery, Not Chest
A 67-year-old man received the world's first coronary artery bypass through his leg instead of open heart surgery. The breakthrough could help thousands of high-risk patients who can't survive traditional operations.
π§ Health & WellnessAustralia's DNA Screen Could Save 1 in 50 From Cancer
A groundbreaking pilot study found one in 50 young Australians carries high-risk genes for preventable cancer and heart disease, but nine in 10 people at risk remain undetected. Researchers are now calling for nationwide genomic screening that could save thousands of lives.
π§ Health & WellnessScientists Find Natural 'Off Switch' for Chronic Pain
Researchers at University College London discovered how the body naturally stops inflammation, potentially unlocking new treatments for arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. The breakthrough reveals tiny fat molecules that act as the immune system's natural brakes.
π§ Health & WellnessNew Pill Cuts Triglycerides 38% in Early Human Trial
Scientists have developed the first oral medication that safely lowers dangerous blood fats by targeting the liver, without harming the body's protective cholesterol systems. After years of roadblocks, this breakthrough could help millions at risk for heart disease and stroke.
π§ Health & WellnessScientists Find Inflammation 'Switch' in Obesity
Researchers discovered why obesity triggers widespread inflammation that leads to diabetes and heart disease. The breakthrough points to new ways to stop inflammation before it causes harm.
π§ Health & WellnessUCL Scientists Find Natural "Off Switch" for Inflammation
Researchers discovered how the body naturally stops inflammation, a breakthrough that could help millions suffering from arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. A drug already tested in humans showed promise in controlling the immune cells that drive chronic disease.
π§ Health & WellnessWHO Launches Plan to Cut Disease with Tax on Soda, Alcohol
The World Health Organization's new "3 by 35" initiative aims to make harmful products less affordable through higher taxes, potentially preventing millions of deaths from obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Countries like the UK are already seeing results, with reduced sugar consumption and lower childhood obesity rates.
π§ Health & WellnessAustralia Screens 30,000 for Life-Threatening Diseases
A nationwide genetic screening program in Australia tested 30,000 young adults for hereditary cancer and heart disease risks, catching potentially life-threatening conditions years before symptoms appear. The pilot program proves early detection can save lives on a massive scale.
π§ Health & WellnessUNC Scientists Crack Code on How Common Drugs Work
Researchers at UNC have discovered exactly how cells respond to medicines that one-third of Americans take, opening doors to safer treatments with fewer side effects. The breakthrough could transform how we treat everything from heart disease to chronic pain.
π§ Health & WellnessAI Predicts 130 Diseases From One Night of Sleep Data
Stanford researchers developed an AI that can predict your risk for 130 diseases, including Parkinson's and heart disease, just by analyzing how you sleep. The breakthrough could detect health problems years before symptoms appear.