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Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Heart Failure Prognosis

Obesity in Adults

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Failure Causes

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

What is Obesity?

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

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What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

What is high cholesterol?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Heart Attack Treatment

What is Cardiology?

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Surviving Heart Attack

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Attack Questions

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hypertension Diagnosis

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Cardiology Procedures

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Cardiothoracic Surgery

COPD and Sleep Apnea

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Hypertension Risk Factors

What is a Heart Attack?

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Rate Reserve

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Target Heart Rate

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Heart Attack Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Heart Failure

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Heart Failure Management

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

What is Cholesterol?

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Cardiovascular Drugs

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Structure and Function of the Heart

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

High Blood Pressure in Children

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Failure Symptoms

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Heart Failure Terminology

Dieting for Obese Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Heart Failure Classification

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

What is Heart Rate?

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Cholesterol Physiology

Hypertension Treatment

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

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Symptomless liver condition linked to heart and kidney disease

A common liver condition thought to be harmless could be dramatically increasing the risk of heart disease, kidney failure and premature death, according to a new review led by University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust researchers.

10 Sep 2026

Nighttime light exposure may alter heart structure and function

Exposure to light during the nighttime is linked to important and potentially harmful changes to the structure and function of the heart, according to a study of more than 11,000 people published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday).

10 Sep 2026

Gut microbiome may reveal inflammation and future disease risk better than age

Gut microbiota composition explained more variation than chronological age in nearly all inflammatory cytokines and most physiological measures examined, with specific microbial profiles linked to markedly different patterns of inflammation across adulthood. People with the Bacteroides 2 enterotype showed an inflammaging-like profile decades earlier than other groups and had a higher risk of subsequent disease, while a high-diversity microbiota profile was associated with lower inflammation and reduced disease incidence.

9 Sep 2026

Spleen imaging features may reveal coronary artery disease risk

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham reveals that certain features in the spleen hidden within imaging scans may signal a person's risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), suggesting targets for prevention and treatment.

9 Sep 2026

The link between fish and pregnancy hypertension may start before conception

In a nationwide Japanese cohort of more than 86,000 women, higher fish intake before pregnancy was associated with lower odds of early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, while fish intake during pregnancy showed different associations with late-onset disease, particularly among women who had not previously given birth. Total dietary omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA intake showed much less consistent associations, suggesting that the relationship with fish consumption may not be explained by total PUFA intake alone.

9 Sep 2026

New base editing techniques accurately modify genes in human embryos

A study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that new cutting-edge techniques can accurately edit genes in human embryos-giving scientists indispensable tools for understanding normal human development-but has also uncovered important risks that currently preclude the use of the techniques in the clinic.

9 Sep 2026

New genomic language AI model excels in predicting the pathogenicity of genetic variants

More than two decades after scientists first sequenced the entire human genome - all 3 billion "letters," or base pairs, of DNA code - the meaning of much of this code remains a mystery.

9 Sep 2026

Standard pediatric blood pressure thresholds miss early trauma warning signs

Blood pressure thresholds commonly used to identify dangerously unstable vital signs in children may not signal trouble soon enough after a traumatic injury, according to a national study of more than 230,000 pediatric trauma patients.

9 Sep 2026

ACC Latin America 2026 brings together experts to examine the latest cardiovascular science

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery will host the ACC Latin America 2026 conference on September 17-19 in Medellín, Colombia.

9 Sep 2026

Johns Hopkins researchers identify human resistin as a key driver of inflammation

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have uncovered a critical biological mechanism that helps explain how inflammation is triggered and sustained in a wide range of diseases-highlighting a promising avenue for future therapeutic development.

9 Sep 2026

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may slow biological aging in older adults

A new UCLA Health study found that treatment of insomnia using cognitive behavioral therapy slowed the pace of biological aging in older adults.

8 Sep 2026

Walking pace matters alongside daily step count to reduce early death risk

Taking fewer daily steps at a faster pace or more steps at a slower pace may substantially lower the risk of early death by up to 43 per cent, new research from Monash University and the University of Sydney has found.

8 Sep 2026

Rice, seafood and water may help explain striking differences in metal exposure across US communities

Researchers compared urinary trace-metal profiles across 666 adults from six ethnic groups in three US cohorts, with up to 19 elements measured and paired serum measurements available for the Asian Indian MASALA cohort. Distinct metal patterns emerged across populations, with the findings suggesting that diet, drinking-water sources, regional hydrogeology, urban-rural conditions, smoking, and physiological handling may all contribute to differences in exposure profiles.

8 Sep 2026

Researchers use an experimental drug to reverse the effects of systemic sclerosis

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University used an experimental drug to reverse the effects of systemic sclerosis, a serious autoimmune disease. The study, conducted in a laboratory, was published in JCI Insight.

8 Sep 2026

Hormone therapy during menopause transition associated with lower heart disease risk

A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh provides pivotal insights into one of the most debated questions in women's health: how does hormone therapy for menopause symptoms affect cardiovascular disease risk when used in peri- or early postmenopause?

8 Sep 2026

Working shifts may change more than your sleep schedule

A cross-sectional analysis of 1,814 Japanese workers found that shift work was associated with lower raw seafood intake and shorter sleep patterns in both sexes, while female shift workers also consumed less milk and dairy products. Total energy intake was similar between work groups, but male shift workers were more likely to consider preference and convenience when choosing foods, highlighting potentially important differences in dietary quality and lifestyle rather than calorie intake.

8 Sep 2026

Virtual reality distraction helps claustrophobic patients complete cardiac scans

Patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia can have difficulty completing important cardiac imaging, including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) scans.

8 Sep 2026

Leicester's cardiovascular research hub shines spotlight on life-saving innovations

The latest medical innovations in cardiovascular research have been showcased by the British Heat Foundation Leicester Centre of Research Excellence.

8 Sep 2026

Could one amino acid help explain why men tend to live shorter lives?

A UK Biobank cohort and Mendelian randomization study involving 272,475 participants linked higher circulating tyrosine with greater all-cause mortality and genetically predicted higher tyrosine with shorter lifespan. After accounting for phenylalanine, the relationship with shorter lifespan was clearest in men, while findings in women were less consistent, suggesting a potential sex-specific role for tyrosine in longevity.

7 Sep 2026

AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients, study finds

In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms are not serious, discouraging them from seeking a referral to a specialist, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

6 Sep 2026