Fatty liver disease is becoming a widespread condition, affecting nearly 25% of adults globally.1 In other words, about one in every four people around you likely have a fatty liver without even realizing it. As the name implies, fatty liver is characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat in your liver cells, which triggers inflammation,… Read More »
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 2,500 people every day.1 While smoking is a well-known driver, most risk models and health warnings focus almost exclusively on cigarettes. This overlooks a silent contributor hiding in plain sight — noncigarette tobacco. Over 8.7 million U.S. adults report using… Read More »
Depression is a global crisis that affects more than 280 million people today. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide and contributes significantly to overall disease burden.1 Unfortunately, conventional medicine still relies on antidepressants as a first-line treatment, which oftentimes has intolerable side effects. This has led researchers to explore other factors that influence mental… Read More »
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 »
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 »