May 3, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Alcohol use among young people is one of today’s most pressing public health concerns. While we often point to peer pressure or curiosity as drivers, the environments in which young people grow up—especially the home, school, and online spaces—play a far more powerful...
Apr 25, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also referred to as ischemic heart disease, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (2024), an estimated 17.9 million lives are lost to cardiovascular diseases each year, with CAD...
Apr 25, 2025 | Health & Wellness
In a world where cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, the tools we use to assess risk are more important than ever. Among these tools, the coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan stands out as a quick, non-invasive, and relatively affordable...
Apr 20, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, long dubbed the “bad cholesterol,” has been at the center of cardiovascular medicine for decades. Its role in atherosclerosis and heart disease is well-documented, yet the molecular intricacies of its structure...
Apr 4, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease, is the most prevalent form of heart disease globally and the leading cause of death in the United States. It occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or completely...
Mar 20, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Inflammation, often described as the body’s natural response to injury or infection, plays a critical role in maintaining health. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can set the stage for a host of diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD)....
