Heart Disease

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them. This pressure is at its highest when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the arteries and is called the systolic pressure.

Obesity in Adults

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Cardiovascular Drugs

Heart Rate Reserve

Surviving Heart Attack

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Failure Prognosis

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Cardiovascular Disease Research

What is Cardiology?

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Heart Failure Symptoms

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Heart Failure Management

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Heart Rate Abnormalities

What is high cholesterol?

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Dieting for Obese Children

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Cholesterol Physiology

High Blood Pressure in Children

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Attack Treatment

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Hypertension Risk Factors

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Structure and Function of the Heart

Cardiology Procedures

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Target Heart Rate

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Heart Failure Classification

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Heart Failure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart Attack Questions

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Terminology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

What is a Heart Attack?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

What is Heart Rate?

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

What is Cholesterol?

Hypertension Treatment

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Hypertension Diagnosis

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

What is Obesity?

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Heart failure treatments protect heart function during cancer therapy

The cardioprotective effects of heart failure treatments in patients with cancer were demonstrated today in a presentation at ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026, the annual conference of the European Society of Cardiology's Council of Cardio-Oncology.

19 Jun 2026

PMOS rethink reframes a common hormone disorder as a whole-body disease

A new review reframes PCOS, now proposed as PMOS, as a systemic endocrine and metabolic disorder shaped by genetic, epigenetic, ovarian, metabolic, and neuroendocrine pathways. It highlights why inconsistent diagnosis and symptom-focused care have limited progress, while targeted therapies, biomarkers, machine learning, and organ-on-chip models may support more personalized treatment.

18 Jun 2026

New biological age tools could reveal health risks before symptoms appear

A JCI review traces biological age measurement from functional tests and blood biomarkers to epigenetic, proteomic, imaging, wearable, and AI-based clocks. It finds that these tools can improve risk prediction beyond chronological age, but standardization, interpretability, and prospective validation are needed before routine clinical use.

18 Jun 2026

Neurological disorders may raise traumatic brain injury risk in older adults

For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both directions, according to a study published on June 17, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Jun 2026

Digital heart twins could improve atrial fibrillation treatment planning

A cross-University paper led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, published in the Journal of Physiology shows how better 'digital twins' could help doctors treating people with Atrial Fibrillation.

17 Jun 2026

Onion-loving gene linked to lower diabetes and blood pressure risk

Imagine if a doctor could look at your DNA and predict not just your disease risk, but also which foods you're drawn to – and whether those cravings are quietly protecting you.

17 Jun 2026

AI-designed drug for Parkinson's begins first human trial

Insilico Medicine ("Insilico", HKEX: 3696), a clinical-stage biotechnology company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announced it has achieved the first clinical milestone in its co-development collaboration with Hygtia Therapeutics with the completion of first-in-human dosing in the Phase I study of ISM8969.

17 Jun 2026

Novel gene therapy appears to be safe for Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy

A new gene therapy appears to be safe in patients diagnosed with Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy, a progressive and fatal inherited cardiac disease, according to a phase 1 clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

17 Jun 2026

Resistance training reduces major heart disease risk for active women

Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

17 Jun 2026

Smartphone apps and wearables help heart disease patients stay active

Smartphone apps, fitness trackers and wearable devices help people with heart disease get more physical activity in their daily lives, according to an analysis of previous research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 Jun 2026

New protein discovery could lead to safer antithrombotic therapies

Antiplatelet drugs are one of the main tools used to prevent thrombus formation in people who have had a heart attack or stroke or who have cardiovascular diseases with a high thrombotic risk.

17 Jun 2026

Losing smell and taste may profoundly affect wellbeing

University of East Anglia research reveals that smell loss can affect quality of life as severely as conditions including diabetes, stroke, Parkinson's, and kidney failure.

16 Jun 2026

New AI model protects patient privacy in ECG data

A common misperception exists that electrocardiograms (ECGs) simply contain data about heart activity.

16 Jun 2026

Heart tissue repair drug may also help repair and regenerate damaged kidney tissues

A drug previously developed at UCLA to help heart tissue repair itself after a heart attack might also help kidney tissue repair and regenerate, researchers have found.

16 Jun 2026

Lysosomal protein stabilizes mitochondria to prevent severe heart failure

A new study published in Engineering has uncovered a regulatory mechanism linking lysosomal function to mitochondrial stability in pathological cardiac hypertrophy, identifying transient receptor potential mucolipin 1 (TRPML1) as a key protective factor against the progression to heart failure.

16 Jun 2026

Real-time brain stimulation improves gait for Parkinson's patients

UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) that adjusts in real time as a person walks, helping improve gait and reduce falls in people with Parkinson's disease.

16 Jun 2026

Naloxone provides life-saving tool to reverse opioid overdoses

Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation's overdose crisis.

16 Jun 2026

New biological ratio effectively predicts cardiovascular risk

Announcing a new article publication in BIO Integration. Insulin resistance (IR) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Jun 2026

NHS dental costs will hit £5.3 billion as older adults carry the burden

A UK cost-of-illness projection estimates that direct NHS dental treatment costs for adult caries and periodontal disease will rise by 20%, from £4.42 billion in 2020 to £5.30 billion by 2050. The burden shifts strongly toward older adults and severe disease, supporting prevention and earlier intervention as NHS dental planning priorities.

15 Jun 2026

Global study links rising obesity to premature heart disease deaths

Researchers are warning that obesity is reshaping the global cardiovascular disease crisis, as trend data covering 204 countries reveal that heart disease now peaks in people aged 50-54 rather than the elderly and increasingly in South Asia, where rates have grown more than three times faster than global averages, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2026