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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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Heart Failure Prognosis

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

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What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Hypertension Risk Factors

Heart Attack Questions

Cholesterol Physiology

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

What is Cardiology?

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Surviving Heart Attack

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Cardiovascular Drugs

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Failure Management

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart Attack Symptoms

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Heart Attack Treatment

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

High Blood Pressure in Children

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Dieting for Obese Children

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

What is high cholesterol?

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Obesity in Adults

Heart Failure Terminology

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Heart Failure Classification

Heart Failure Symptoms

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

What is a Heart Attack?

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Rate Reserve

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

What is Heart Rate?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Causes

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Hypertension Diagnosis

Cardiology Procedures

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

What is Cholesterol?

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

What is Obesity?

Heart Failure

Structure and Function of the Heart

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Target Heart Rate

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Hypertension Treatment

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New wearable microneedle patch tracks medicine levels in real time

Wearable devices have transformed how people track exercise, sleep, heart rate and other vital signs.

14 Jul 2026

Tracking Lassa fever survivors provides crucial clues for future vaccines

The University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), has announced the launch of a research study to understand how Lassa fever survivors fight and overcome Lassa virus infection.

14 Jul 2026

Semaglutide dose may matter more than weight loss for heart health

The study shows semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are more closely tied to attained dose than weight loss, challenging existing treatment assumptions.

14 Jul 2026

A 10-minute evening skincare massage may help women sleep better and feel less anxious

Four weeks of a 10-minute evening cosmetic routine with self-massage improved self-reported sleep quality, state anxiety, mental health, and vitality in women with sleep complaints compared with usual routines. Exploratory wearable data showed longer total and deep sleep on rest days, but the non-randomized design and absence of wearable controls limit causal conclusions.

13 Jul 2026

Study: Bariatric surgery is safe, effective for obese adolescents and young adults

A new study from researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Metamor Institute demonstrates that metabolic and bariatric surgery can be delivered safely and effectively for adolescents and young adults living with severe obesity, offering promising improvements in weight loss and obesity-related health conditions.

13 Jul 2026

High physician knowledge scores linked to lower healthcare costs

Patients whose physicians scored higher in the first year of the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Internal Medicine Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) were significantly less likely to receive low-value healthcare services, which cumulatively cost the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $100 billion each year.

13 Jul 2026

Smelling dark chocolate before training may improve workout performance

Chocolate odors influence resistance exercise performance in fasted men, highlighting the potential of sensory cues to enhance training and appetite control.

13 Jul 2026

Gum disease bacteria linked to calcific aortic valve stenosis

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve disease, according to preliminary, independent research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026.

12 Jul 2026

Genetic risk knowledge alone fails to curb obesity, study shows

Does informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study, published in the journal Obesity Reviews by scientists including researchers from SWPS University, shows that knowledge about one's genes alone is not enough.

11 Jul 2026

Study links oxalate to systemic inflammation and heart damage

Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an underappreciated driver of inflammation and heart damage in people with impaired kidney function.

11 Jul 2026

GLP-1RAs linked to lower risk of amputation in diabetes with PAD

Research indicates GLP-1RAs may decrease limb complications in type 2 diabetes with PAD, though more randomized studies are required to confirm efficacy.

10 Jul 2026

Global hotspots where breast cancer and atrial fibrillation overlap

Investigating breast cancer and atrial fibrillation overlap, this study highlights key risk factors, underscoring the need for integrated prevention approaches.

10 Jul 2026

Semaglutide outperforms other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in psychiatric populations

A network meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials found that once-weekly semaglutide showed the largest estimated weight-loss effect among GLP-1 receptor agonists tested in adults with mental illness and obesity or related metabolic risk. The authors cautioned that the findings remain preliminary because the evidence base was small, heterogeneous, and largely indirect.

9 Jul 2026

UCSF and Samsung launch remote study on aging brain health

An innovative new study from the Neuroscape research center at UCSF, and consumer electronics giant Samsung seeks to understand decade-by-decade changes in brain health.

9 Jul 2026

Global cancer cases projected to reach nearly 35 million by 2050

Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

9 Jul 2026

Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy spike after heart disease coverage expansion

Medicare prescriptions for Wegovy increased sharply after the program started covering the anti-obesity medication to prevent heart problems, but just a fraction of beneficiaries likely eligible received the treatment, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

9 Jul 2026

Study: Aortic dissection survivors can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home

A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events.

9 Jul 2026

Gut-friendly diet linked to lower mortality risk in coronary heart disease

Using NHANES 2005-2018 data, researchers found that adults with coronary heart disease who had higher Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota scores had lower all-cause mortality risk. The association was nonlinear, strongest when scores reached 5 or higher, and remained observational rather than causal.

9 Jul 2026

New Italian data show extreme longevity is spreading beyond the blue zones

A nationwide ecological analysis of Italian regions found that aging and extreme longevity indicators rose steadily from 1982 to 2025, with northern and central regions generally leading. Regional patterns linked higher longevity indices to lower diabetes and cerebrovascular mortality and healthier contemporary nutrition profiles, while Cilento emerged as a notable southern hotspot.

9 Jul 2026

Study links PTSD to accelerated biological aging and chronic disease

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers.

8 Jul 2026