Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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New AI tool detects elevated heart disease risk in women using ECG

A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG).

25 Feb 2025

FGF21 hormone drives protein-specific appetite and reward in the brain

When faced with multiple food options and ultimately choosing one, the factors of that decision-making process may be more physiological than previously assumed.

25 Feb 2025

Routine psychological screening can improve maternal cardiovascular health

Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a new scientific statement published today in a Go Red for Women spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Feb 2025

Childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women, study shows

New research from Emory University indicates that childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women.

25 Feb 2025

Higher 'bad' cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly in women, did not show additional longevity benefits.

24 Feb 2025

Gynecological conditions may raise risk of heart disease and stroke

Having one or more common gynecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and conditions that affect blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease), finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published online in the journal Heart.

24 Feb 2025

New drug ataciguat shows promise for managing aortic valve stenosis

Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally.

24 Feb 2025

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system.

24 Feb 2025

Most plant-based restaurant meals are unhealthy, study finds

Many vegan and vegetarian restaurant meals contain unhealthy ingredients like refined grains, saturated fats, and fried foods, with OMNI restaurants offering fewer healthful options than VEG eateries. Researchers urge increased nutritional transparency to help consumers make informed choices.

23 Feb 2025

Frequent takeaway food and low exercise levels linked to higher anxiety and depression

Researchers examine how food choices and different levels of physical activity may impact the risk of depression and anxiety among university students.

23 Feb 2025

Study links excessive screen time to psychological distress in adolescents

Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors – including playing video games, reading for leisure or spending a lot of time distracted by screens – have a higher risk of facing psychological distress in the future, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

21 Feb 2025

Doctors speaking the patient's language linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk

A positive patient-doctor relationship is an ingredient to a healthy life, and new research has zeroed in on the impact common language in the relationship can have by decreasing cardiovascular disease for the benefit of a longer life.

21 Feb 2025

FDA-approved devices used to treat cardiovascular diseases

Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, can have serious consequences. It's the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. Medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, have extended and improved the lives of millions of people living with heart disease.

21 Feb 2025

Kennesaw State researcher wins prestigious award for heart disease diagnostic innovation

Kennesaw State University researcher Chen Zhao has earned the 2025 American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) for his unique research on non-invasive blood flow prediction in cardiovascular disease diagnosis.

21 Feb 2025

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

Recent research suggests that select athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities may be able to safely participate in competitive sports after shared decision-making with their clinicians about potential risks, according to a joint scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

21 Feb 2025

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms by modulating the gut microbiome, with capsaicin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids showing potential effects on neurotransmitters and inflammation. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

20 Feb 2025

An avocado a day won’t fix heart health, but it boosts diet and sleep

A randomized controlled trial found that daily avocado consumption for 26 weeks did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health (LE8 score) but did enhance diet quality, sleep health, and blood lipids.

20 Feb 2025

Lifestyle and environmental factors play bigger role in health and premature death than genetics

A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes.

19 Feb 2025

SPRINT analysis supports lower blood pressure targets for older adults

Results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have supported lower blood pressure targets among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but intensive blood pressure lowering can also increase risks of developing acute kidney injury and experiencing dangerously low blood pressure.

19 Feb 2025

Recreational exercise, not work activity, linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers have found that engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity during leisure time, regardless of occupational physical activity, is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. A combination of sedentary leisure-time activity and demanding occupational activity may increase the risk.

19 Feb 2025

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

New AI tool detects elevated heart disease risk in women using ECG

FGF21 hormone drives protein-specific appetite and reward in the brain

Routine psychological screening can improve maternal cardiovascular health

Childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women, study shows

Higher 'bad' cholesterol levels may help Sardinia’s seniors live longer, study finds

Gynecological conditions may raise risk of heart disease and stroke

New drug ataciguat shows promise for managing aortic valve stenosis

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

Most plant-based restaurant meals are unhealthy, study finds

Frequent takeaway food and low exercise levels linked to higher anxiety and depression

Study links excessive screen time to psychological distress in adolescents

Doctors speaking the patient's language linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk

FDA-approved devices used to treat cardiovascular diseases

Kennesaw State researcher wins prestigious award for heart disease diagnostic innovation

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

An avocado a day won’t fix heart health, but it boosts diet and sleep

Lifestyle and environmental factors play bigger role in health and premature death than genetics

SPRINT analysis supports lower blood pressure targets for older adults

Recreational exercise, not work activity, linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk

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