Humans are living 20 years longer than they were in 1950, according to new research with all 204 countries and territories ...

A CRISPR-Cas9-based therapy targeting the gene encoding transthyretin greatly reduced transthyretin levels in patients with ...

A month after raising $55 million to advance its AI-enhanced ultrasound diagnostics for cardiovascular disease, Ultromics Ltd. presented strong results for its U.S. FDA-cleared AI analysis of ...

Over time, transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) can damage the nerves, heart, and other organs. This may lead to complications like heart problems, nerve damage, and trouble with everyday bodily functions ...

Chinese citizens are now living as long as Americans, reaching a milestone nearly two decades earlier than experts had forecast, according to official data. Life expectancy in China has risen sharply ...

An experimental pill funded by a leading AI architect is designed to reverse age-related brain decline by clearing ...

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) frequently live well into adulthood. Advances in treatment have significantly increased the life expectancy for this condition. The median life expectancy ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiʻi is known around the world for its beaches, mountains and natural beauty. But the islands stand out for another important reason: people in Hawaiʻi live longer, healthier ...

Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) is a frequent cause of heart failure (HF) in older Black individuals, particularly in the oldest men, the prospective SCAN-MP study affirms. The highest ...

After falling dramatically amid the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy in Chicago climbed back to the point of being near pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced ...

Chicago’s average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak — though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health ...

A 12-year-old North Texas football player collapsed on the sidelines during a game. He was revived with CPR and an AED by a quick-acting athletic trainer. The incident highlights the effectiveness of ...