cardiovascular disease treatment

New gene-editing therapy may lower cholesterol permanently, study finds | – The Times of India

November 8, 2025 0

A new experimental gene-editing treatment may one day offer a long-lasting solution for people with dangerously high cholesterol, potentially replacing the need for daily medication, according to early clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine.The therapy uses CRISPR-Cas9 technology to disable a gene called ANGPTL3, which plays a key role in regulating levels of low-density lipoprotein …

FDA approves pill which can prevent heart attack, stroke by reducing inflammation: How it works – The Times of India

October 31, 2025 0

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a major move in heart health care by approving Rybelsus, the first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, which helps to manage cardiovascular risks. Up until now, Rybelsus was known as a diabetes medication and was only taken in cases of increased blood sugar levels, in adults with type 2 diabetes. But with …