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Financial incentives increase medication adherence but do not improve blood pressure outcomes

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily chances to win cash rewards, yet they did not achieve better blood pressure measurements compared to people who were not offered financial rewards, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

11 Nov 2025

Study examines medication adherence in high-risk, low-income populations

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily chances to win cash rewards, yet they did not achieve better blood pressure measurements than people who were not offered financial rewards, a new study shows.

11 Nov 2025

New initiative boosts cholesterol control in veterans with heart and blood vessel disease

A quality improvement program helped reduce "bad cholesterol" (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) levels among military veterans who have heart and blood vessel disease, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Nov 2025

Single daily polypill improves heart function and quality of life in heart failure patients

Adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who took a "polypill" combining medications prescribed for the treatment of heart failure, had improved heart function and symptoms, better quality of life, fewer hospitalizations and greater medication adherence than those taking the medications individually, according to a late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Nov 2025

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same time period.

24 Sep 2025

Caregiver personas offer insights for improving dementia medication management

Understanding the strategies and unmet needs of caregivers managing medications for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may improve the lives of both caregivers and patients.

13 Sep 2025

Twice-yearly injection could transform HIV prevention efforts

Preventative therapies for HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1) have made leaps and bounds over the past decade. A once-daily pill named PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, has been a stalwart for HIV prevention-but only if people take it consistently and can routinely access a pharmacy.

3 Jul 2025

Pregnancy complications linked to higher long-term stroke risk in women

Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

23 Jun 2025

Study reveals sharp increase in global incidents of healthcare-related harm

The proportion of patient harms associated with medical procedures, treatment, and contact with healthcare systems rose by 59%, from 11 million to 18 million globally between 1990 and 2019, finds a data analysis published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety.

14 Jun 2025

Weight loss drug semaglutide proven safe and effective for people with schizophrenia

Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, University of Queensland researchers have found.

10 Jun 2025

Study highlights the lasting toll of colorectal cancer on women's sexual health

A new University of British Columbia-led study is shedding light on a long-overlooked consequence of colorectal cancer: the lasting toll it can take on women's sexual health, even years after treatment ends.

4 Jun 2025

Tomato and fruit juice improve quality of life for kids with asthma

Study suggests these antioxidant-rich juices may be a well-tolerated, practical addition to standard childhood asthma management.

6 May 2025

Prioritizing diabetes prevention through education and lifestyle changes

With American Diabetes Alert Day approaching on March 25, 2025, the Molly Diabetes Education and Management Center for Adults and Children urges individuals, especially those struggling with prediabetes and obesity, to prioritize diabetes prevention and treatment through education, nutritional counseling, and exercise.

25 Apr 2025

Study shows minimal lean muscle mass loss with GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapy for weight loss

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that patients using GLP-1 or combined GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonist therapy for weight loss experienced minimal lean muscle mass loss as they lost weight across 6 months of treatment.

9 Apr 2025

More research needed on health literacy and medication adherence in ethnic minority adults with Type 2 Diabetes

New research led by Western Sydney University finds limited evidence on the association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with Type 2 Diabetes.

7 Apr 2025

Increased mobility linked to lower risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients

Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die within a year, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

25 Mar 2025

Medication Adherence News and Research

Financial incentives increase medication adherence but do not improve blood pressure outcomes

Study examines medication adherence in high-risk, low-income populations

New initiative boosts cholesterol control in veterans with heart and blood vessel disease

Single daily polypill improves heart function and quality of life in heart failure patients

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

Caregiver personas offer insights for improving dementia medication management

Twice-yearly injection could transform HIV prevention efforts

Pregnancy complications linked to higher long-term stroke risk in women

Study reveals sharp increase in global incidents of healthcare-related harm

Weight loss drug semaglutide proven safe and effective for people with schizophrenia

Study highlights the lasting toll of colorectal cancer on women's sexual health

Tomato and fruit juice improve quality of life for kids with asthma

Prioritizing diabetes prevention through education and lifestyle changes

Study shows minimal lean muscle mass loss with GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapy for weight loss

More research needed on health literacy and medication adherence in ethnic minority adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Increased mobility linked to lower risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients

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Study reveals growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S.

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