Updated ACC/AHA guidelines emphasize earlier screening, personalized risk assessment, and more aggressive LDL cholesterol lowering to combat cardiovascular disease.
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Steve Lopez is the Editorial Page Editor for News Raise. He covers Health. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards for his reporting and column writing at seven newspapers and four news magazines.
Boox's new Go 6 (Gen II) e-reader combines reading and note-taking with Android 11 support and a 6-inch E Ink screen, priced at $199.99.
Researchers have visualized the rapid chemical reactions occurring when carbon dioxide is injected into cement paste, revealing a new mechanism for increased early strength.
Public health experts are preparing for the potential spread of common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and norovirus among millions of fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature for Echo devices aims to simplify bedtime routines for children with curated stories, sounds, and meditations. The feature is available through an Amazon Kids Plus subscription.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, stating astronauts were chosen based solely on experience, skill sets, and availability.
New research indicates that lifestyle factors like sleep and exercise can gene-specifically reduce clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and reprogram mutant cells, potentially lowering the risk of atherosclerosis.
Apple's latest Siri iteration, built on advanced AI models, is now capable of performing tasks like adding multiple calendar events from emails and diagnosing plant issues. Early testing indicates the assistant is functional and reliable.
A new guideline from the AHA, ACC, ADA, and ASN aims to unify the management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, an interconnected condition involving obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease.
Emerging research suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, may also offer a protective effect against certain cancers. Scientists are actively investigating the underlying mechanisms.