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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.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

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Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

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Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Cardiovascular Drugs

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

What is high cholesterol?

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Structure and Function of the Heart

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

High Blood Pressure in Children

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What is a Heart Attack?

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Hypertension Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Failure Symptoms

COPD and Sleep Apnea

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Heart Attack Symptoms

Hypertension Risk Factors

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heart Failure Management

Cardiothoracic Surgery

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Heart Failure Causes

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Dieting for Obese Children

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Hypertension Treatment

Cardiology Procedures

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Heart Attack Treatment

Heart Rate Abnormalities

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Obesity in Adults

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Rate Reserve

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

What is Heart Rate?

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

What is Cardiology?

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Heart Failure Classification

Cholesterol Physiology

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Children’s Hospital Colorado completes its first heart and liver dual transplant

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) successfully performed the hospital's first-ever heart and liver dual organ transplant, with support from dozens of team members across 25 different multidisciplinary care teams.

19 Dec 2025

Oral health gains global recognition in WHO NCD declaration

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) welcomes the adoption of the WHO political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly, recognizing it as a major step forward for integrated, people-centred health systems.

19 Dec 2025

Financial strain and food insecurity drive accelerated cardiac aging

A novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated biological aging and increased mortality risk.

18 Dec 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher mortality in Black women with breast cancer

A study from Rutgers Cancer Institute researchers in eClinicalMedicine is the first to link ultra-processed foods to reduced survival in Black women with breast cancer.

18 Dec 2025

Experimental drug targets early toxic amyloid to slow Alzheimer’s disease

An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer's disease.

18 Dec 2025

Extra sleep after the autumn clock change linked to reduced demand for NHS health services

The week after the autumn clock change is associated with a reduction in demand for NHS services for sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, and psychiatric conditions in England, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

18 Dec 2025

Addressing unsustainable food systems can deliver double benefits for health and climate

A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how tackling unsustainable food systems-reflected by our changing food environment-is urgent for both health and climate.

18 Dec 2025

REIT ownership linked to higher risk of hospital bankruptcy and closure

Real estate investment trust (REIT)-acquired U.S. hospitals were associated with a greater risk of bankruptcy or closure than non-REIT-acquired hospitals, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

18 Dec 2025

Flu wave’s hidden cost on people with cystic fibrosis

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) are uniquely vulnerable to the flu wave currently ripping through the UK, a clinical researcher from The University of Manchester has warned.

18 Dec 2025

Washington’s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more

Every night, Abdullah Ibrahim retreats from the streets into a wooded stretch along the Potomac River.

18 Dec 2025

Music sessions aid bonding and provide respite in NICUs

Playing soothing live music in intensive care units not only helps parents bond with their baby but also provides a moment's respite from an uncertain and stressful situation, says a senior doctor in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

18 Dec 2025

Couples-based programs boost heart-healthy behaviors

Research highlights the need for couple-based interventions in heart disease to focus on emotional support and relationship quality for better health outcomes.

18 Dec 2025

AI analysis of chest X-rays may reveal early signs of aging

Artificial intelligence may be able to reveal how fast your body is aging by analyzing a chest X-ray, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology. Researchers found that a deep learning model was able to detect subtle, age-related changes in the heart, lungs, and overall health more effectively than leading DNA-based "epigenetic clocks."

17 Dec 2025

Strong heart health lowers long-term death risk in cancer survivors

Higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores were associated with lower long-term all-cause and cancer mortality in cancer survivors from a large Italian cohort. Inflammation, resting heart rate, and vitamin D statistically explained a substantial share of these associations, supporting shared cardiometabolic pathways across cancer and cardiovascular disease.

17 Dec 2025

Study examines fairness of oxygen desaturation thresholds in sleep apnea diagnosis

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in the U.S. affecting tens of millions, with estimates ranging from 25 to more than 80 million adults.

17 Dec 2025

Intermittent fasting edges daily calorie cuts for blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk estimates

In a real-world registry study of adults with overweight or obesity, 5:2 intermittent fasting and daily calorie restriction both improved blood pressure over 12 weeks. Intermittent fasting produced modestly greater reductions in systolic and pulse pressure and a larger drop in BMI-based 30-year cardiovascular risk scores, without superior lipid or glycaemic effects.

17 Dec 2025

Stress may help explain why patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain why.

17 Dec 2025

Baloxavir reduces flu-related hospitalizations more than oseltamivir

A study reveals baloxavir outperforms oseltamivir in reducing hospitalization rates for influenza, highlighting its clinical advantages in outpatient settings.

17 Dec 2025

Sitting harms blood vessel function, but cocoa flavanols can stop it

This study shows that cocoa flavanols can preserve endothelial function during sitting, suggesting dietary strategies to mitigate cardiovascular risks.

17 Dec 2025

Study shows iCTG improves perinatal outcomes in resource-constrained settings

Ninety-nine percent of global newborn deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where pregnant women often struggle to access adequate fetal monitoring. In Tanzania, with 24 neonatal deaths per 1000 live births, a new wireless fetal heart rate monitoring technology is showing promise in preventing newborn complications and deaths.

17 Dec 2025