Daily Archives: February 17, 2025

New Test Measuring Blood Platelet Proteins Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks, Says Circulation Research

A simple scoring system could revolutionize how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from preventive medications, according to a new study published in Circulation Research, as reported by the University of Reading. The breakthrough test, known as the TRIPLE Score, measures specific proteins on blood platelets along with…

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover ‘switch’ that reverses disease

Scientists have discovered a ‘switch’ that reverses cancer cells, in what is being described as a major breakthrough. By activating this molecular level, researchers in South Korea were able to revert cancerous cells back to a healthier stage. This allowed them to tap into the critical moment before normal cells irreversibly transform into diseased cells and halt the progression.…