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Proactive cardiac CT scans may be useful to identify other health problems

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart attack.

10 Nov 2025

Major gaps found in cholesterol management for young adults

Fewer than half of young adults with severely high low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), or "bad" cholesterol, levels start taking a statin within five years of first high LDL-C measurement, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions.

6 Nov 2025

Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers

New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies.

6 Nov 2025

Heavy drinking linked to earlier and more severe brain bleeds

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham suggests that heavy alcohol use may lead to more severe brain bleeds and cause long-term brain vessel damage at a younger age.

5 Nov 2025

MRI-based computer models offer early insight into bone healing

Healing a broken bone can take months, and knowing whether recovery is on track often takes just as long.

4 Nov 2025

Swapping meat for plant-based options cuts fat but lowers protein, study finds

Replacing meat with plant-based or mycoprotein alternatives in UK diets lowers saturated fat and boosts fiber but reduces protein intake, especially for teens and older adults. The overall saturated fat reduction is too small to meaningfully affect cholesterol levels, researchers report in npj Science of Food.

4 Nov 2025

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

As digital health technologies gain momentum, research is finding that more people are open to artificial intelligence (AI) supported health interventions when those are backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based guidelines.

4 Nov 2025

Study highlights bioengineered models as key to early cancer detection

Scientists are exploring leading-edge technologies that could transform how cancer is studied, detected and treated by catching it earlier, when it's more treatable and survival rates are highest.

3 Nov 2025

Skipping breakfast has little impact on mental performance, research shows

Skipping breakfast or practicing intermittent fasting is unlikely to cloud most adults' thinking in the short term, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

3 Nov 2025

Atrial dysfunction assessment tool may help identify stroke risk in people with ATTR-CM

A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a non-invasive assessment tool may help identify those at increased risk, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)-may help identify high-risk individuals earlier and guide more personalized prevention strategies, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

AI algorithm paired with ECG sensors can accurately detect structural heart diseases

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm paired with the single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors on a smartwatch accurately diagnosed structural heart diseases, such as weakened pumping ability, damaged valves or thickened heart muscle, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Quick bystander CPR improves survival odds in children after cardiac arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals

People with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event, including heart attack, stroke or death, than people with T2D at similar CVD risk who did not take low-dose aspirin, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death

Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, was associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease death, compared to people only taking the medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash

Officials in Irvington, New Jersey, had an idea. To raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and addiction, the township could host concerts with popular R&B artists like Q Parker and Musiq Soulchild.

3 Nov 2025

Advances in diagnosis and management of systemic light chain amyloidosis

Systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare and life-threatening disorder characterized by the deposition of misfolded immunoglobulin light chains as insoluble amyloid fibrils in various tissues and organs, leading to progressive structural and functional impairment.

30 Oct 2025

AI indelibly transforms solid tumor drug development

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of solid tumor (ST) drug development.

29 Oct 2025

Some acute and chronic viral infections linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may rise dramatically, and chronic infections such as HIV may increase the long-term risk of serious cardiovascular disease events, according to new, independent research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 Oct 2025

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Proactive cardiac CT scans may be useful to identify other health problems

Major gaps found in cholesterol management for young adults

Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers

Heavy drinking linked to earlier and more severe brain bleeds

MRI-based computer models offer early insight into bone healing

Swapping meat for plant-based options cuts fat but lowers protein, study finds

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

Study highlights bioengineered models as key to early cancer detection

Skipping breakfast has little impact on mental performance, research shows

Atrial dysfunction assessment tool may help identify stroke risk in people with ATTR-CM

Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction

AI algorithm paired with ECG sensors can accurately detect structural heart diseases

Quick bystander CPR improves survival odds in children after cardiac arrest

Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals

Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash

Advances in diagnosis and management of systemic light chain amyloidosis

AI indelibly transforms solid tumor drug development

Some acute and chronic viral infections linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease

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