Columbia University research shows chronic, mild sleep deprivation (5-6 hours/night) can lead to weight gain, increased sedentary time, and higher risks for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, challenging modern lifestyles.
A 63-year-old man in Shaanxi, China, had all 12 of his remaining teeth extracted and received 10 implants at Datuanyuan Dental Clinic. The clinic also withdrew all 18,800 yuan from his accounts, leaving him with a bill and minimal funds.
AstraZeneca's stock dropped nearly 9% after its experimental heart disease drug, Wainua, failed to meet its primary target in a late-stage clinical trial. The drug, intended for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), did not significantly reduce deaths or heart emergencies compared to a placebo.
A childless couple in China, Du Yingrong and Lu Suying, donated 5 million yuan (US$735,000) to help 455 children with congenital heart disease. Despite living frugally, the retired teacher and doctor insisted on making the donation, stating they didn't need much money as they had pensions and savings.
台灣去年癌症死亡人數創下44年新高，其中肺癌、胰臟癌、卵巢癌的死亡率上升。總死亡人數減少，但癌症仍是首要死因，佔總死亡人數的27.5%。
A study of over 6.4 million young adults in South Korea found that LDL cholesterol levels above 130 mg/dL significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially when combined with other risk factors like obesity and smoking.
A genetic blood fat called Lp(a), found in about 1 in 5 people, may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. It's not typically detected in standard cholesterol tests and is largely determined by genetics, making lifestyle changes less effective for lowering it.
A large study of over 72,000 people found that increasing daily step count significantly reduces death and heart disease risk, even for those who sit for long periods. Walking 9,000-10,000 steps daily showed the greatest benefit.
Researchers have finally understood what Leonardo da Vinci was sketching 500 years ago—a mysterious mesh-like structure inside the heart called trabeculae. Using MRI scans from the UK Biobank and genetic analysis, scientists have discovered these spongy patterns inside the heart's ventricles may influence blood flow and could be linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Da Vinci originally thought the structures warmed blood, but modern science reveals they follow fractal patterns coded in genetics.
