Tag: disease
11 experts on why cardiovascular disease is rising again
One potential solution is expanding access to care. The experts highlighted the need for a functional primary care…
Making chronic disease a conservative cause
This new group of conservative health advocates is shaking up the political landscape in Washington. The Means siblings,…
Baumol’s Cost Disease Comes to Britain
Britain’s incoming Labour government faced a challenging start in July with news that independent pay review bodies recommended…
Analysis finds extreme rainfall linked to heightened risk of heart and lung disease deaths
Extreme rainfall events have been found to be associated with an increased risk of death from all causes,…
How Sammy Basso’s short life changed rare disease research
Sammy Basso, a biologist and spokesperson for the progeria patient community, passed away at the age of 28,…
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson’s disease
Air pollution is a significant environmental issue that poses numerous health risks, including an increased risk for Parkinson's…
Lower socioeconomic status associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease deaths due to unhealthy behaviors
Lower socioeconomic status is often associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to those…
Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Likely To Be Inherited From Mom Or Dad?
Alzheimer's Disease Inheritance: Is Mom to Blame? The genes you inherit from your parents may not only influence…
Increased testing for heart disease indicator needed worldwide, say experts
A recent review published in The Lancet has shed light on the prevalence of a genetic risk factor…
New algorithm just a first small step against wave of kidney disease
Embedded Bias Series: The Fight Against Racial Disparities in Kidney Care The battle against racial disparities in kidney…