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AI and CRISPR technologies drive proactive health monitoring

JMIR Publications today featured two new stories in its News and Perspectives section, highlighting a shift toward proactive, tech-integrated health monitoring.

30 Apr 2026

New genetic risk test estimates inherited risk for cardiovascular conditions

Researchers at Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and collaborators have developed and validated a new genetic risk test that can estimate a person's inherited risk for eight common cardiovascular conditions, offering a more comprehensive approach to prevention.

29 Apr 2026

Diatron introduces advanced RUO indices on its Aquila, Aquarius 3, Abacus 5 analyzers

Diatron, a STRATEC brand specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers and related reagents for human and veterinary use, expands the capabilities of its Aquila, Aquarius 3, and Abacus 5 hematology analyzers with six advanced hematological indices.

From Diatron 29 Apr 2026

Cumulative cardiovascular health from early adulthood predicts lower disease risk

The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score is a health tool, ranging from 0 to 100, that quantifies cardiovascular health (CVH) using information from eight lifestyle and risk factors, (body mass index, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, physical activity, diet, smoking, and sleep.

28 Apr 2026

Study suggests a U-shaped link between cholesterol levels and mortality among Chinese adults

A new commentary published in Engineering highlights key findings from a large multinational cohort study that re-evaluates cholesterol management for cardiovascular and chronic disease prevention, suggesting a U-shaped association between cholesterol levels and mortality among Chinese adults that challenges the conventional "lower is better" approach.

28 Apr 2026

Lab-grown skin organoids provide new insights into blood vessel pathology

New research has shown that single blood vessel cells that appear in the earliest stages of lab-grown skin organoids have the ability to form complex microvascular networks that grow and mature over time.

28 Apr 2026

Electroacupuncture promotes weight loss by turning white fat into brown

Globally rising obesity rates pose major health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain malignancies.

28 Apr 2026

New scientific statement defines brain health across life

Brain health isn't determined only by genetics or what happens later in life. A growing body of research shows that a range of factors-from mental health and sleep to environment, lifestyle and social conditions-play a powerful role in shaping how the brain functions and ages.

28 Apr 2026

Lipid pathways driving diabetes and heart disease risk in South Asians

Identifying lipid-linked genetic pathways in Asian Indians offers insights into diabetes and heart disease, crucial for developing ancestry-specific therapies.

28 Apr 2026

GLP-1 drugs promise wider health benefits, but experts urge caution on use

GLP-1 receptor agonists are reshaping care for type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and obstructive sleep apnea, with evidence for glycemic, weight-loss, cardiovascular, and renal benefits. The review urges nurse practitioners to balance expanding clinical promise with careful prescribing, patient education, monitoring, access advocacy, and vigilance for gastrointestinal, endocrine, pregnancy-related, and rare serious risks.

27 Apr 2026

NIH awards five year grant for cardiovascular epidemiology training

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine researchers Vanessa Xanthakis, PhD, FAHA, associate professor of medicine and director of research training, and Mathew Nayor, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, have been awarded a five-year, T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

27 Apr 2026

Advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease linked to higher cancer risk

People with advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease may face a higher risk of developing cancer, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes.

27 Apr 2026

Estrogen loss after menopause impacts heart health through gene regulation

Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause may stem not only from declining hormone levels, but also from how those changes influence gene activity.

27 Apr 2026

Blue Zones longevity claims may rest on flawed records, essay argues

Essay challenges the scientific validity of the Blue Zones concept and Ancel Keys’ Lipid Hypothesis, arguing that both rest on biased data, weak records, and methodological flaws. The authors say some longevity claims may reflect clerical errors, poverty, and unreliable vital records rather than uniquely healthy lifestyles.

26 Apr 2026

Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful

A randomized controlled trial protocol will test whether the cardiometabolic risks linked to ultra-processed foods stem from industrial processing, poor nutrient composition, or both. Using four controlled diets, researchers will separate the effects of UPF content from saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium on LDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, and blood pressure.

26 Apr 2026

Traditional plant extract may treat bone and mood disorders in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women are at higher risk for both osteoporosis and depression, yet no single treatment effectively addresses both conditions because their shared biological basis remains poorly understood.

25 Apr 2026

New insight into how molecular measures of aging relate to neuroimaging markers of brain health

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on April 7, 2026, titled "Association of epigenetic age acceleration with MRI biomarkers of aging and Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration."

25 Apr 2026

Email alerts boost valve replacement rates in older patients with aortic stenosis

New data finds older patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) were more likely to receive aortic valve replacement (AVR) and survive when clinicians received automated email notifications with abnormal heart ultrasound results detecting AS.

25 Apr 2026

American Heart Association backs innovators advancing equitable health solutions

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and drives nearly $415 billion in annual health‑related costs, according to the American Heart Association, highlighting the need for scalable, real‑world health innovation.

24 Apr 2026

Trends reveal growing burden of deaths from non-ischemic cardiogenic shock

New data from the CDC WONDER database finds deaths from heart attack-related cardiogenic shock (CS) decreased between 1999 and 2020, but deaths linked to heart failure (HF) and abnormal heart rhythms have risen sharply since 2010, particularly among men.

24 Apr 2026

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

AI and CRISPR technologies drive proactive health monitoring

New genetic risk test estimates inherited risk for cardiovascular conditions

Diatron introduces advanced RUO indices on its Aquila, Aquarius 3, Abacus 5 analyzers

Cumulative cardiovascular health from early adulthood predicts lower disease risk

Study suggests a U-shaped link between cholesterol levels and mortality among Chinese adults

Lab-grown skin organoids provide new insights into blood vessel pathology

Electroacupuncture promotes weight loss by turning white fat into brown

New scientific statement defines brain health across life

Lipid pathways driving diabetes and heart disease risk in South Asians

GLP-1 drugs promise wider health benefits, but experts urge caution on use

NIH awards five year grant for cardiovascular epidemiology training

Advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease linked to higher cancer risk

Estrogen loss after menopause impacts heart health through gene regulation

Blue Zones longevity claims may rest on flawed records, essay argues

Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful

Traditional plant extract may treat bone and mood disorders in postmenopausal women

New insight into how molecular measures of aging relate to neuroimaging markers of brain health

Email alerts boost valve replacement rates in older patients with aortic stenosis

American Heart Association backs innovators advancing equitable health solutions

Trends reveal growing burden of deaths from non-ischemic cardiogenic shock

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

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