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Heart failure (HF) is a condition in which a problem with the structure or function of the heart impairs its ability to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs. It should not be confused with cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction.

Study reveals a key step to help the heart regenerate after myocardial infarction

A new study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) healthcare system, reveals an important step to help the human heart regenerate after myocardial infarction (MI).

10 Jun 2024

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

The effect of vigorous physical activity (VPA) on the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable dementia.

10 Jun 2024

U.S. cardiovascular disease costs set to skyrocket by 2050, new study reveals

New research forecasts that the economic burden of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. will nearly quadruple by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures.

5 Jun 2024

America's looming heart crisis: Study forecasts alarming rise in cardiovascular disease and stroke by 2050

Researchers predict significant increases in cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. by 2050, with rising disparities among racial and ethnic groups.

5 Jun 2024

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

A recent study from BMC Public Health found that moderate dietary choline intake is associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among US adults.

4 Jun 2024

Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Two new studies to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting show that narcolepsy is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events.

4 Jun 2024

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.

4 Jun 2024

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University.

4 Jun 2024

Mouse study identifies sex differences at the cellular level for heart failure

Researchers investigated the impact of aldosterone infection in db/db mice on HFpEF, focusing on sex differences and alterations in intracellular calcium handling and cardiomyocyte electrophysiology.

4 Jun 2024

Coronary arterial inflammation linked to high cardiac event risk even without CAD

Researchers in The Lancet highlight coronary arterial inflammation's role in increasing major adverse cardiac events and cardiovascular deaths, irrespective of coronary artery disease presence.

3 Jun 2024

Carpal tunnel syndrome as an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine led a nationwide study to examine the role of carpal tunnel syndrome in predicting the risk of cardiac amyloidosis.

3 Jun 2024

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

3 Jun 2024

Canagliflozin enhances senescent cell clearance, improving aging-related conditions

Whether sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors induce senolysis.

3 Jun 2024

Female and male heart failure may require distinct treatments

A new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine found striking differences at the cellular level between male and female mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

30 May 2024

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that heart-healthy lifestyle factors are linked to younger biological age and lower cardiovascular disease risk through DNA methylation.

29 May 2024

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

In a study of Medicare beneficiaries, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that one year after hospitalization for heart failure, 6 percent of patients had progressed to dialysis.

29 May 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 May 2024

Taking semaglutide once weekly may lower the chances of kidney disease, says study

The effects of semaglutide (administered once weekly) on the outcomes of kidney disease.

28 May 2024

Heart failure triggers multimorbidity by altering stem cells, study reveals

Researchers identified that heart failure (HF) promotes multimorbidity by altering hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to produce pro-inflammatory macrophages, increasing vulnerability in multiple organs. The study highlights the role of suppressed TGF-β signaling in these alterations, contributing to chronic inflammation and subsequent health issues.

28 May 2024

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Study found that heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in young women, even without irregular menstruation.

28 May 2024

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Study reveals a key step to help the heart regenerate after myocardial infarction

Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals

U.S. cardiovascular disease costs set to skyrocket by 2050, new study reveals

America's looming heart crisis: Study forecasts alarming rise in cardiovascular disease and stroke by 2050

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Mouse study identifies sex differences at the cellular level for heart failure

Coronary arterial inflammation linked to high cardiac event risk even without CAD

Carpal tunnel syndrome as an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis

Two diabetes medications more beneficial in preventing major cardiovascular events

Canagliflozin enhances senescent cell clearance, improving aging-related conditions

Female and male heart failure may require distinct treatments

Heart-healthy habits keep you biologically young, study shows

Study finds kidney complications following heart failure hospitalization

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows

Taking semaglutide once weekly may lower the chances of kidney disease, says study

Heart failure triggers multimorbidity by altering stem cells, study reveals

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

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