Heart Disease

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them. This pressure is at its highest when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the arteries and is called the systolic pressure.

Target Heart Rate

Hypertension Risk Factors

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Management

Heart Attack Treatment

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

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High Blood Pressure Hypertension

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Heart Failure

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Surviving Heart Attack

What is Cardiology?

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

What is Obesity?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Prognosis

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Heart Failure Classification

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiology Procedures

High Blood Pressure in Children

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Heart Failure Terminology

Cardiovascular Drugs

Heart Failure Causes

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Cholesterol Physiology

What is Heart Rate?

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Rate Reserve

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Failure Symptoms

Heart Attack Questions

What is Cholesterol?

Obesity in Adults

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Hypertension Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

What is high cholesterol?

Dieting for Obese Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Hypertension Treatment

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

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Proactive brain training strengthens mental wellness before challenges arise

A new study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology challenges the traditional, reactive model of mental health care by demonstrating that proactive brain training can strengthen the human mind before mental health challenges take root.

10 Jun 2026

Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer's disease

Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, with low blood pressure showing the strongest connection, according to a new analysis published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Jun 2026

Review explores impact of extreme endurance running on heart health

Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex, and training level, finds a synthesis of the available data, published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

10 Jun 2026

GLP-1 medicines may cut clot-related risks in chronically inflamed patients

In a target trial emulation using OneFlorida+ electronic health record data, GLP-1 receptor agonist use in adults with obesity and autoimmune disease was linked to lower hazards of pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, stroke/TIA, emergency department visits, and all-cause mortality.

10 Jun 2026

Statins may help prevent frailty in older adults

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated that older U.S. veterans who initiated statin therapy were significantly less likely to develop frailty over time, suggesting that the cholesterol-lowering medications may have healthy aging benefits beyond cardiovascular disease prevention. Results are published in the European Heart Journal.

9 Jun 2026

Apitegromab helps tirzepatide users lose fat while preserving lean mass

A phase 2 trial found that apitegromab plus tirzepatide reduced lean body mass loss by 1.9 kg compared with tirzepatide plus placebo after 24 weeks, while overall weight loss remained similar.

9 Jun 2026

Obesity drug mazdutide reduces weight and waist size in major trial

Once-weekly 9 mg mazdutide produced clinically meaningful weight loss in Chinese adults with obesity, reducing body weight by 16.65% after 60 weeks versus 1.50% with placebo. The phase 3 GLORY-2 trial also found improvements in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and lipid markers, but gastrointestinal adverse events were common.

9 Jun 2026

Excess weight identified as key driver for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. T

9 Jun 2026

New clinical guidelines target interconnected heart, kidney and metabolic risks

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, along with two other leading medical organizations have developed the first-ever guideline aimed at preventing and managing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, an interconnected set of health conditions that significantly increase the risk of multiorgan complications and negative cardiovascular outcomes.

9 Jun 2026

High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans

Researchers from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures overall.

9 Jun 2026

New geroscience initiative aims to accelerate anti‑aging therapies

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has launched the Batia and Idan Ofer program for Validation of Interventions Targeting Aging and Longevity (BIO-VITAL), a new initiative designed to help biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies advance therapies that target the biology of aging.

9 Jun 2026

Moderate air pollution associated with advanced coronary artery disease

In one of the largest studies to date, researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and coronary atherosclerosis and found that even at moderate levels, long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease.

9 Jun 2026

Moderate alcohol consumption linked to premature death and chronic illness

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

9 Jun 2026

The best meal timing for blood sugar may be earlier dinners

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9 Jun 2026

Protein repair defects linked to hidden heart failure

Researchers in the del Monte Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first to observe defects in the protein repair system associated with the peculiar, misfolded protein plaques previously observed in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM ).

9 Jun 2026

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes gain momentum across the globe

One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to sugar-sweetened beverages globally.

9 Jun 2026

GLP-1 users say the drugs quiet food noise but do not replace lifestyle change

A qualitative study of 30 US adults found that GLP-1 receptor agonists often reduced “food noise,” psychological hunger, and appetite, helping patients feel more able to make deliberate lifestyle changes.

8 Jun 2026

Blocking immune pathway slows Huntington disease in mouse models

Huntington disease is a rare, inherited brain disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells, leading to worsening movement, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.

8 Jun 2026

Frailty flags poorer blood pressure control in older women

In 1,038 older adults with hypertension attending outpatient clinics in Vietnam, frailty was more common in women than men, while overall rates of suboptimal blood pressure were similar by sex. Frailty was associated with about twice the odds of suboptimal blood pressure in women, but not in men, highlighting the need to study sex-specific and frailty-informed hypertension care.

8 Jun 2026

Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet's impact on cholesterol

On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL "bad" cholesterol based on an individual's risk factors, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey finds that one in five U.S. adults is unaware that what they eat directly affects blood cholesterol levels.

8 Jun 2026