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.

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Obesity in Adults

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Heart Failure Terminology

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heart Failure Symptoms

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Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Heart Rate Reserve

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Surviving Heart Attack

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

What is high cholesterol?

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart Attack Symptoms

Target Heart Rate

Dieting for Obese Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Hypertension Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

What is Cholesterol?

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Cholesterol Physiology

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Heart Failure Classification

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Heart Attack Diagnosis

What is Cardiology?

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Structure and Function of the Heart

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Heart Failure Management

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiovascular Drugs

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Cardiology Procedures

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Hypertension Risk Factors

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Hypertension Treatment

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

How the Heart Pumps Blood

What is Obesity?

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Heart Failure

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Heart Failure Prognosis

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

What is Heart Rate?

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

High Blood Pressure in Children

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Attack Questions

Heart Attack Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Oral semaglutide delivers real-world drops in blood sugar and weight in diabetes trial

Oral semaglutide delivered meaningful reductions in HbA1c and body weight among GLP-1RA-naïve adults with type 2 diabetes in a Dutch real-world cohort. Lipid levels and blood pressure showed only small changes, reflecting modest cardiometabolic effects outside glucose and weight control.

18 Nov 2025

Experts call for bold policies to curb the health harms of ultra-processed foods

The increase of UPFs in diets worldwide presents an urgent challenge to health that demands coordinated policies and advocacy action to address, says a new three paper Series authored by 43 global experts and published in The Lancet. The Series exposes the tactics UPF companies use to drive consumption and prevent effective policy.

18 Nov 2025

Study links obesity severity to escalating cardiometabolic and renal disease burden

Obesity severity is incrementally associated with a broad range of cardiometabolic and renal disease burden, as discovered by researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Recently published in Obesity, the paper "Association of Obesity Severity with Cardiometabolic and Renal Disease Burden in the United States," explored the relationship through a cross-sectional study of data from the U.S. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey.

18 Nov 2025

Analysis finds even low-intensity smokers have higher risk of heart disease and death

An analysis of data from almost two dozen long-term studies finds that even low-intensity smokers have a substantially higher risk of heart disease and death compared to people who never smoked, even years after they quit.

18 Nov 2025

ESC launches its first Digital & AI Summit to advance cardiovascular innovation

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) will host its first Digital & AI Summit in Berlin on 21-22 November, bringing together global experts in cardiology, technology, and healthcare.

18 Nov 2025

Researchers create a simple way to induce strong response linked to psychological pressure

Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed an experimental method to induce a strong physiological response linked to psychological pressure by making participants aim for a streak of success in a task.

18 Nov 2025

Muscle-driven gene therapy shows promise for protecting memory in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment is available.

18 Nov 2025

Successful root canal treatment benefits metabolic and heart health

Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

18 Nov 2025

People with both sleep apnea and insomnia more likely to have high blood pressure

The likelihood of high blood pressure is clearly higher among people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg.

18 Nov 2025

American Heart Association expands effort to improve hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart disease and impacts an estimated 1 in 500 people in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere.

17 Nov 2025

Study: PTSD treatment dropout rates vary widely

About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder quit before they finish treatment. But not all therapies are equal in their appeal, with some effective approaches reporting the highest dropout rates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

17 Nov 2025

Calculator assesses 30-year heart risk for young adults

Just as saving for retirement starts early, so should protecting your heart. A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger adults forecast and understand their risk of a heart event over the next 30 years.

17 Nov 2025

Arsenic reduction in drinking water associated with lower risk of death from chronic illnesses

A new 20-year study of nearly 11,000 adults in Bangladesh found that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water was associated with up to a 50 percent lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses, compared with continued exposure.

17 Nov 2025

Why early- and late-onset depression are fundamentally different

Genetic differences in early- and late-onset depression highlight distinct risk profiles, informing targeted strategies for improved clinical outcomes.

17 Nov 2025

Red meat raises inflammation marker CRP in clinical trials

The review analyzes red meat's effects on inflammatory biomarkers, revealing significant associations with CRP in specific adult subgroups and dietary contexts.

17 Nov 2025

Preparing for the respiratory virus season: A guide for families

As respiratory virus season begins, pediatric experts are preparing for an expected rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can cause cold-like symptoms in most people but serious illness in infants and older adults.

17 Nov 2025

Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure

Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

17 Nov 2025

Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages

Whole mushroom consumption shows consistent benefits for cardiometabolic health, lowering triglycerides in self-chosen diets and improving fasting glucose in a single healthy dietary pattern trial. Early evidence also suggests increases in salivary IgA and possible blood pressure improvements, with no adverse biomarker effects reported.

16 Nov 2025

Dash diet cuts diabetes complications by targeting blood pressure kidney health and inflammation

The DASH diet supports metabolic health in people with diabetes by improving blood pressure, renal function, lipids, and modest glycemic markers while reducing risks linked to vascular and inflammatory pathways. Its broad nutrient-driven mechanisms also benefit related conditions such as neuropathy, PCOS, and retinopathy, making it a versatile tool for cardiometabolic care.

16 Nov 2025

WHO releases first global guidelines for managing diabetes during pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually.

14 Nov 2025