Prediabetes is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a stage before type 2 diabetes where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. A recent study found that controlling blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes can greatly reduce th
People who are already at risk for heart disease can improve their health by eating less saturated fat. This is what a recent study found. The study looked at many people over a long time. It showed that those who cut down on saturated fat had fewer heart problems. But for people who are not at risk
The idea that a little alcohol might be good for your heart has been bouncing around for years. But lately, it's been getting a lot of pushback. Now, the American Heart Association is bringing it back into the spotlight with a new review. This review says that having one or two drinks a day might no
Heart disease runs in the Murray family. Kevin Murray, a 72-year-old from Tampa, knows this all too well. He had a close call with a serious heart condition in 2003. He needed emergency surgery. This event changed his life. He now checks his heart health every year. In 2021, Murray switched doctors
Women's health is a complex puzzle, and a recent study has uncovered a surprising piece. Uterine fibroids, those non-cancerous growths in the uterus, might be more than just a gynecological issue. They could also be a red flag for heart disease. Researchers dove into data from over 450, 000 women w
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) for short, is a sneaky little molecule lurking in your bloodstream. Unlike cholesterol, it's not something you can easily control with diet or exercise. It's a genetic gift that can lead to serious health issues, like heart disease and aortic stenosis. Most folks are famili
A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 00
Heart problems are still the top reason people die in the U. S. Doctors are now looking at more than just pills and surgeries to keep hearts healthy. They are mixing old and new ideas to help people take charge of their heart health. New research shows that stress, personality, and even the light f
A scientist from Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can affect both the liver and heart health. Zhao Zhang found that a gene called HELZ2 can cause fat to build up in the liver while also protecting arteries from dangerous plaque. This discovery could be a game-changer for people with
Heart disease is a major health concern, ranking high among causes of death globally. Doctors rely on various tools to assess a person's risk, but these tools often don't see eye to eye. This inconsistency can lead to different treatment recommendations, even for the same patient. A recent study hi
