atherosclerosis

Peptides

GLP-1s Beyond Glucose: Liver, Plaque, and a Pancreas Warning Shot

Semaglutide, exendin-4, and tirzepatide are pushing GLP-1 receptor agonists into hepatology and cardiology — while a fresh case report reminds us the safety ledger is still open.

Longevity

The Sarcopenia–Atherosclerosis Loop: Why Muscle Loss and Vascular Aging Feed Each Other

A new mechanistic review argues that after 50, the cardiovascular system and the skeletal muscle system age as one. Protecting muscle, in other words, may be vascular medicine in disguise.