Jul 31, 2026
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology reveals that approximately 90% of ischemic heart disease deaths in the United States remain attributable to modifiable risk factors including blood pressure, diet, and LDL cholesterol, despite significant declines in mortality since 1990. Research also shows these factors are linked to unstable coronary artery plaques that lead to heart attacks.
A clinical trial of 108 adults with obesity and alcohol use disorder found that once-weekly semaglutide injections reduced heavy drinking days in the past 30 days by an average of roughly 12 days, representing a 50% reduction compared to placebo.