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.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

What is Cholesterol?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Heart Rate Reserve

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

What is Cardiology?

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Heart Failure Prognosis

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

High Blood Pressure in Children

What is Heart Rate?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Target Heart Rate

Cholesterol Physiology

Heart Failure Symptoms

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Heart Failure Classification

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Heart Attack Treatment

Cardiovascular Drugs

What is a Heart Attack?

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Hypertension Treatment

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

What is high cholesterol?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heart Failure Management

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Attack Questions

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Cardiology Procedures

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Heart Attack Symptoms

Dieting for Obese Children

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Hypertension Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Failure

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

What is Obesity?

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Surviving Heart Attack

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Obesity in Adults

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Failure Terminology

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertension Diagnosis

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Mass General Brigham study shows US obesity could jump from 40% to 70%

The prevalence of obesity in the United States could rise sharply under a new definition of obesity released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission.

16 Oct 2025

Combination of prebiotics and probiotics offer superior anti-inflammatory benefits compared with omega-3 or prebiotics alone

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics or omega-3 in supporting immune and metabolic health, which could lower the risk of conditions linked to chronic inflammation.

16 Oct 2025

Longevity gene offers hope for children with progeria

A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using 'longevity genes' found in people who live exceptionally long lives - over 100 years old.

15 Oct 2025

Does eating watermelon lower blood pressure?

Researchers reviewed the role of watermelon as a natural source of L-citrulline and its potential to improve cardiovascular health by enhancing nitric oxide production. While promising effects on blood pressure and arterial stiffness were seen in at-risk groups, long-term and dose-specific studies are still needed to confirm clinical benefits.

15 Oct 2025

SGLT-2 inhibitors offer protection against autoimmune conditions

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compared with another group of diabetes drugs called sulfonylureas, finds a study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

15 Oct 2025

Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage

People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart, liver, or kidney damage or die early, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Oct 2025

Positive views on aging linked to greater physical activity in older adults

Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.

15 Oct 2025

In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs fails to catch on

April Hines has battled with her weight since she was a teenager. But in the past couple of years, she's fallen from 600 pounds to 385, and her blood pressure and blood sugar levels are down, too. "I'm not as fatigued as I used to be, and I've been able to go back to church," she said.

15 Oct 2025

Breakthrough enables large-scale cultivation of blood vessel cells

Scientists have discovered a method to induce human endothelial cells from a small biopsy sample to multiply in the laboratory, producing more than enough cells to replace damaged blood vessels or nourish organs for transplantation, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

14 Oct 2025

Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes

Young adults with prediabetes who maintained higher Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scores were far less likely to progress to type 2 diabetes over 13 years. Ideal LE8 profiles, particularly healthy weight, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep, were strongly associated with regression to normal glucose levels.

14 Oct 2025

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

14 Oct 2025

Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity can support metabolic health

New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production.

14 Oct 2025

AI system predicts future knee X-rays to transform osteoarthritis care

An AI system that can predict what a patient's knee X-ray will look like a year in the future could transform how millions of people with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition, according to research by the University of Surrey.

14 Oct 2025

Rapid heart rate changes predict response to magnetic brain stimulation in depression

Researchers led by Dr. Roberto Goya-Maldonado at the University Medical Center Göttingen have identified a rapid physiological marker that predicts which patients with major depression will respond to magnetic brain stimulation therapy.

14 Oct 2025

Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem

Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in North Wales, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and tried to jump a curb. "But I was going too slow — I didn't have enough momentum," he recalled.

14 Oct 2025

Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2025

Dermatological symptoms could signal higher risk in psychiatric patients

Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse outcomes, including suicidality and depression.

13 Oct 2025

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

13 Oct 2025

Study reveals distinct links between depression subtypes and metabolic diseases

It is known that depression is linked to increased incidence of metabolic diseases; now scientists have discovered that different types of depression are linked to different cardiometabolic diseases. This work is presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam.

12 Oct 2025

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Self-administered dried blood spot kits show potential for cardiometabolic screening in young adults, but success relied heavily on clear guidance and researcher support. High rates of at-risk biomarkers highlight an urgent need for early prevention in this population.

12 Oct 2025