Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.1 In the U.S., it’s the leading cause of mortality, accounting for one in five deaths. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies from this condition every 33 seconds.2 Your everyday habits… Read More: Limiting TV Time Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk »
As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More: Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease Risk? A New Look… »
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine, OvarianVax, is currently being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford. This potential vaccine offers new hope in the fight against ovarian cancer, a disease known for its high mortality rate and silent progression. If successful, OvarianVax could prevent ovarian cancer from developing, changing the way the disease is approached… Read More: Ovarian Cancer Vaccine: Could OvarianVax Stop the Disease Before It… »
Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder, affects millions of people worldwide, especially those over the age of 50. Characterized by tremors, shaking, and difficulty with movement, the disease stems from the gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. While the primary treatment, L-dopa, offers temporary relief, its effects diminish over time, and long-term use… Read More: New Brain Molecule Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Disease: A Breakthrough… »