Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, particularly affecting men. Although it’s highly preventable with early diagnosis and treatment, many men continue to miss the opportunity to manage their risk factors due to social pressures and traditional gender norms. A new study by the University of Chicago sheds… Read More »
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 »
Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between pain and viral infections that doesn’t involve inflammation. A recent study shows that a specific immune sensor called STING can trigger pain by activating certain neurons in the body, all without causing inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for viral-related pain, like the pain caused by… Read More »
Recent advancements in aging research have led to the development of a groundbreaking new tool called CheekAge, an epigenetic clock that uses cells from the inside of your cheek to predict your risk of mortality. Unlike previous methods that relied on blood samples, this simple and non-invasive approach could revolutionize the way we study aging… Read More »