cardiovascular disease

Nearly 8 in 10 Young Adults Show Signs of a Syndrome Linked to Artery Damage
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Nearly 8 in 10 Young Adults Show Signs of a Syndrome Linked to Artery Damage

Most people file heart disease under problems for later in life, something to think about in their 50s or 60s. New research on young adults suggests that timeline deserves a second look. It also points to a condition that links your heart to other systems in your body, one that most people have never heard…

New Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered LDL Cholesterol by 52% With Just One Infusion
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New Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered LDL Cholesterol by 52% With Just One Infusion

What if one treatment could change how your body handles cholesterol for good? Researchers have now tested that idea in people for the first time and followed the results for a full year. The findings are early and come from a small group, but they raise a question that matters to anyone who has ever…

The Loud & Clear Dangers of Noise on Sleep, Heart Health, and Dementia Risk
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The Loud & Clear Dangers of Noise on Sleep, Heart Health, and Dementia Risk

Did you know that one in three American adults does not get enough sleep? [1] To promote optimal health, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults aged 18-60 years should sleep for at least 7 hours per night. [2] Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, brain disease, and frequent mental distress…