-
Little-Used Cholesterol Test May Better Prevent Heart Attacks
A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests a rarely used cholesterol test, apoB, could better guide treatment and prevent more heart attacks and strokes than today’s standard tests. Researchers also found the approach offers good value for the U.S. health care system.
-
Night-to-Night Sleep Apnea Swings Tied to Hidden Heart Risks
New research from Flinders University suggests that how much your sleep apnea varies from night to night may matter as much as how severe it is. Multi-night home monitoring could help uncover hidden heart risks that one-night sleep tests miss.
-
Global Study Links Environment and Inequality to Faster Brain Aging
A massive international study shows that air pollution, climate extremes, inequality and political conditions can speed up or slow down how our brains age. The findings suggest that protecting brain health will require changes far beyond the clinic or the gym.
-
Everyday Antibacterial Products May Fuel Superbugs, Scientists Warn
An international team of scientists warns that everyday antibacterial soaps, wipes and sprays may be quietly helping dangerous superbugs spread. They say cutting unnecessary biocides from consumer products is a simple, powerful step to protect antibiotics.
-
AI Eye Exam Tool Spots Hidden Heart Disease Risk
A new AI system can scan routine eye exam images to estimate a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, closely matching standard risk calculators. Researchers say the approach could turn eye clinics into powerful checkpoints for cardiovascular prevention.
-
New HIV Study Shows Some Patients Can Control Virus Without Daily Drugs
A new international study has found that some people with HIV can keep the virus under control for years without daily medication. The work points to a future where the immune system, not pills, does most of the heavy lifting.
-
Sleep Apps Can Improve Rest — But May Worsen Insomnia, Study Finds
A new Norwegian study suggests sleep-tracking apps can be a useful tool for some users but may backfire for people with insomnia, fueling stress and sleepless nights. Researchers say it is crucial to understand how these apps work — and when to turn them off.
-
Stopping GLP-1 Drugs May Quickly Wipe Out Heart Benefits, Study Finds
A major study of more than 333,000 U.S. veterans suggests that stopping popular GLP-1 drugs, even for a few months, can quickly erase hard-won heart benefits. The findings raise urgent questions about how long patients should stay on these medications — and how to help them do so safely.
-
New Radio Wave Brain Therapy Shows Promise in Mice
NYU Langone scientists have developed a way to steer brain activity in mice using precisely targeted radio waves. The approach could one day offer noninvasive treatments for conditions like depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
-
Wine vs. Beer: Massive Study Links Alcohol Type to Health Risk
A study of more than 340,000 adults suggests that not all alcoholic drinks carry the same health risks, especially at low to moderate levels. Researchers say both how much and what you drink may shape your long-term risk of death.