A routine heart scan might soon do more than just check for clogged arteries; it could act as a crystal ball for your cardiac health. Researchers at Kumamoto University have revealed that by combining two specific markers from a standard cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) scan, they can identify patients at the highest risk for future heart failure and death.

Most war amputees experience steady improvements in pain, psychological symptoms and quality of life over time, according to a new study that followed 156 Ukrainian amputees for one year and was led by Northwestern Medicine and collaborators in Ukraine.

Asphalt covers vast areas of the U.S., intensifying heat and energy use. Arizona State University researchers say its health impacts are underexamined. In two studies, associate professor Elham Fini and her colleagues show that asphalt worsens air quality by releasing volatile organic compounds. These compounds cause short-term symptoms, including breathing issues and dizziness. They may increase the risk of cancer among outdoor workers. Fini and her research team are working to develop safer alternatives, including algae-infused asphalt that can reduce toxicity. The goal: create safer asphalt and, in turn, healthier workers.

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual cells. 

Survival analysis is central to clinical oncology. Modern cancer studies can now measure gene activity in single cells from a patient’s tumor and link this information to how long patients live. However, until now, there has not been a good way to use this detailed cell-level data to directly predict survival.