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Heart Disease Survivors Walk Runway in Jackson Fashion Show
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

Heart Disease Survivors Walk Runway in Jackson Fashion Show

Women who survived heart disease will model in a special fashion show that raises awareness and funds to fight the leading killer of women. The Metro Jackson event shines a light on a health crisis that many women don't know threatens them most.

Google: survivor story•2 min read
Gene Therapy Might Prevent Heart Disease With One Shot
Innovation•4d ago

Gene Therapy Might Prevent Heart Disease With One Shot

Scientists are testing a one-time treatment that could protect people from heart disease forever. Early results show dramatic drops in cholesterol after a single infusion.

Singularity Hub•2 min read
Scientists Find Universal Aging Marker Across 4 Species
Health & Wellness•5d ago

Scientists Find Universal Aging Marker Across 4 Species

Researchers discovered shared genetic patterns of aging in humans, mice, rats, and monkeys that could predict lifespan and help develop treatments to extend healthy years. The breakthrough offers hope for tackling age-related diseases like dementia and heart disease.

Google News - Scientists Discover•3 min read
One Gene Edit Could Control Cholesterol for Life
Health & Wellness•6d ago

One Gene Edit Could Control Cholesterol for Life

Scientists tested a one-time gene therapy that lowered cholesterol up to 62% in patients, potentially replacing daily pills and injections with a single treatment. The breakthrough could transform how millions manage heart disease risk.

Google News - New Treatment•2 min read
Common Lupus Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk by Half
Health & Wellness•6d ago

Common Lupus Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk by Half

A groundbreaking study shows that hydroxychloroquine, typically used to treat lupus symptoms, dramatically lowers the risk of serious heart problems in patients with discoid lupus. The findings could change how doctors treat this condition that predominantly affects young Black women. #

Google News - Researchers Find•2 min read
NYU Researcher Fights to Make Asian Women Visible in Medicine
Solutions•6d ago

NYU Researcher Fights to Make Asian Women Visible in Medicine

Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.

Womens Health•2 min read
One Injection Cuts Bad Cholesterol 62% for Life
Health & Wellness•May 27

One Injection Cuts Bad Cholesterol 62% for Life

A revolutionary gene-editing treatment from Eli Lilly can slash bad cholesterol by up to 62% with just one dose, and the effects last for years. The breakthrough could transform how we prevent heart disease, America's leading killer.

Google News - New Treatment•3 min read
Lupus Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk in 5-Year Study
Health & Wellness•May 26

Lupus Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk in 5-Year Study

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.

Google News - Researchers Find•2 min read
Gene Therapy Could End Daily Heart Disease Drugs
Health & Wellness•May 26

Gene Therapy Could End Daily Heart Disease Drugs

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.

Google News - Disease Cure•2 min read
Gene Therapy Cuts Bad Cholesterol 62% in New Trial
Health & Wellness•May 26

Gene Therapy Cuts Bad Cholesterol 62% in New Trial

A one-time gene-editing treatment lowered dangerous cholesterol levels by 62% in early human trials, offering hope for millions who struggle with heart disease prevention. The therapy produced no serious side effects, marking a major safety milestone.

Google News - Business•2 min read
Gene-Editing Shot Cuts "Bad" Cholesterol 62% in Trial
Health & Wellness•May 25

Gene-Editing Shot Cuts "Bad" Cholesterol 62% in Trial

A one-time gene-editing treatment slashed bad cholesterol by 62% in early human trials, offering hope for millions who struggle with heart disease prevention. Eli Lilly's breakthrough therapy showed no serious side effects in the study.

STAT News•2 min read
Scientists Find Liver Protein That Cuts Bad Cholesterol
Innovation•May 25

Scientists Find Liver Protein That Cuts Bad Cholesterol

Researchers discovered a protein that acts like a master switch for cholesterol, potentially opening doors to new heart disease treatments. The breakthrough could offer an alternative to statins by controlling harmful cholesterol before it even forms.

Health Daily•3 min read
Scientists Find Liver Switch That Cuts Bad Cholesterol
Health & Wellness•May 25

Scientists Find Liver Switch That Cuts Bad Cholesterol

Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered a protein that controls how much harmful cholesterol the liver releases into the bloodstream. The breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments for heart disease beyond statins.

Google News - Scientists Discover•2 min read
Nigerian State Launches Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Health & Wellness•May 24

Nigerian State Launches Free Blood Pressure Screenings

Anambra State in Nigeria is offering free blood pressure checks at all public hospitals to catch hypertension early and save lives. The "Know Your Number" campaign aims to stop the silent killer before it causes strokes, kidney failure, or heart disease.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
UCF Scientist's 'Smart Bubbles' Target Cancer and Hearts
Innovation•May 22

UCF Scientist's 'Smart Bubbles' Target Cancer and Hearts

A researcher at the University of Central Florida has created microscopic bubbles that deliver medicine exactly where it's needed, potentially treating deadly breast cancer while protecting the heart from damage. The technology is now headed toward clinical trials after attracting backing from a healthcare entrepreneur.

Google News - Disease Cure•3 min read
New Heart Treatment Shows Promise for Complex Cases
Health & Wellness•May 21

New Heart Treatment Shows Promise for Complex Cases

A new injectable therapy called Amvuttra is helping people with a rare heart condition live longer, even those with complicated health challenges. Real-world studies show it works across diverse patient groups, bringing hope to thousands.

Google: new treatment approved•2 min read
UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Could Treat Cancer and Heal Hearts
Innovation•May 21

UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Could Treat Cancer and Heal Hearts

A breakthrough cell therapy delivers cancer-killing drugs directly to tumors while protecting the heart from damage. The patent-pending technology could transform treatment for millions, now backed by private investment to reach clinical trials.

Google News - Disease Cure•3 min read
UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Target Cancer and Save Hearts
Innovation•May 20

UCF's "Smart Bubbles" Target Cancer and Save Hearts

A University of Central Florida researcher created microscopic bubbles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors while protecting the heart from damage. The breakthrough technology is now being fast-tracked toward human trials with help from a private investor.

Google News - Disease Cure•3 min read
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Health & Wellness•May 19

FDA Approves First New Hypertension Drug in 20 Years

Millions of Americans with stubborn high blood pressure just got their first new treatment option in two decades. The FDA has approved Baxfendy, a groundbreaking medication that lowers blood pressure in an entirely new way.

Google: new treatment approved•2 min read
AI Heart Scans Catch Disease Early in 6,000 Kenyan Patients
Health & Wellness•May 17

AI Heart Scans Catch Disease Early in 6,000 Kenyan Patients

Researchers paired artificial intelligence with simple heart tests to detect heart failure early in nearly 6,000 patients across Kenya, where expensive diagnostic equipment is scarce. The technology caught warning signs with over 99% accuracy using tools clinics already have.

Google News - AI Breakthrough•3 min read

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