Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Many Americans unaware of heart disease risks during pregnancy

Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. have risen 140% over the past three decades with heart disease a major cause, according to the American Heart Association.

6 Feb 2025

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found.

5 Feb 2025

High HDL cholesterol may increase glaucoma risk in older adults

'Good' (HDL) cholesterol, usually considered to be beneficial for health, may be linked to a heightened risk of the serious eye condition, glaucoma-at least among the over 55s- suggest the results of a large observational study, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

4 Feb 2025

New NSF award supports study of arrhythmias in diseased hearts

Cardiovascular disease affects nearly half of the adults in the United States, posing a significant public health challenge.

4 Feb 2025

New method revolutionizes body composition analysis using 3D imaging and deep learning

A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques.

4 Feb 2025

Study finds global underuse of medications for cardiovascular disease prevention

Secondary prevention medications for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are underused globally and additional strategies to increase their use are needed to improve CVD management and reduce premature mortality rates, according to study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 Feb 2025

Eggs, cholesterol, and changing guidelines: What 48 years of data reveal

Over 48 years, egg consumption followed dietary guidelines, dropping with cholesterol restrictions and rebounding after they were lifted, yet outdated perceptions still limit intake.

3 Feb 2025

Survey finds half of U.S. adults misunderstand low-dose aspirin guidelines

For years, healthy older adults were advised by doctors to take a low-dose aspirin daily as a way to reduce the risk of heart attack.

3 Feb 2025

Study uncovers two inhibitors to halt metaplastic breast cancer progression

A national study seeking more effective treatment for deadly metaplastic breast cancer has identified two inhibitor drugs with the potential to interrupt disease progression.

3 Feb 2025

Prescription trends for obesity medications surge, tied to growing interest in GLP-1 drugs

Obesity medication prescriptions reached 1.5 million, driven by GLP-1 agents semaglutide and tirzepatide, as public interest influences prescription trends.

3 Feb 2025

Study finds increased risk of cardiovascular disease for mothers of twins

The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Monday).

3 Feb 2025

Single heat stroke exposure triggers long-term health risks and metabolic vulnerabilities

The study links exertional heat stroke to chronic disorders, revealing impacts on body mass regulation and heart health, especially in high-fat diet scenarios.

3 Feb 2025

Improving insulin sensitivity with regular mango consumption

The regular consumption of mangoes may improve inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and glucose control.

3 Feb 2025

Gut microbiome may mediate the association between sugary beverages and diabetes

It is well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is unclear.

31 Jan 2025

Oral and gut bacteria in stroke patients associated with worse prognosis and mortality

A common bacteria usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk of death, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

30 Jan 2025