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Survey Finds Most Americans Unaware of Non-Statin Cholesterol Drugs
A national survey from Ohio State reveals most Americans do not know about non-statin cholesterol medications or key heart risk tests, even as heart disease strikes at younger ages. Experts say routine screening and tailored treatment could save lives.
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UC San Diego Study Links Heart Attacks to Brain and Immune System
UC San Diego researchers have uncovered a three-way loop connecting the heart, brain and immune system during heart attacks. The discovery could lead to new, less invasive treatments that limit damage after a cardiac event.
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New Epigenetic Drug Strategy Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer
Chemists at the University of Hong Kong have designed a first-in-class drug that shuts down a key epigenetic complex in lung cancer cells, sharply slowing tumor growth in lab and animal studies. The work could open the door to a new generation of highly selective cancer therapies.
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Cannabis Drinks May Help Some Adults Cut Back on Alcohol
A new University at Buffalo study suggests cannabis-infused drinks could help some adults drink less alcohol. Researchers say the emerging beverage market may offer a novel harm reduction tool, but caution that much more research is needed.
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Lifetime Alcohol Use Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds
A large U.S. study finds that heavy drinking across adulthood significantly raises the risk of colorectal and rectal cancer, while people who quit may see their risk drop back toward light drinkers. The findings add new urgency to conversations about alcohol, cancer and prevention.
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Two Days of Oatmeal Cut LDL Cholesterol in Metabolic Syndrome Trial
A University of Bonn study suggests that eating mostly oatmeal for just two days can significantly lower harmful LDL cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome. The short, intensive diet also reshaped gut bacteria in ways that may help protect against diabetes and heart disease.
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New AI Tool Predicts Cancer Metastasis Risk With High Accuracy
University of Geneva researchers have built an AI tool that reads tumors’ gene activity to forecast whether cancer is likely to spread. The approach could help spare low-risk patients from harsh treatment while focusing care on those who need it most.
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New Blood Test Method May Predict Asthma Attacks Years Ahead
A new study suggests that measuring the balance of certain blood molecules could predict who is likely to have an asthma attack years before it happens, potentially transforming how doctors prevent severe flare-ups.
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Scientists Find Toxic Kidney Signal That Helps Explain Heart Deaths
More than half of people with chronic kidney disease die from heart problems. New research reveals a toxic signal from the kidney to the heart — and a path toward earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment.
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Simple Kidney Test Tool May Catch Disease Years Earlier
A massive Swedish study suggests that “normal” kidney test results can still hide early risk. A new web-based tool could help clinicians act years sooner to prevent chronic kidney disease.