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.

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Attack Treatment

What is Obesity?

What is high cholesterol?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Hypertension Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Heart Failure Causes

Cardiology Procedures

Heart Failure Management

What is Cardiology?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Dieting for Obese Children

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Heart Failure Terminology

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Cholesterol Physiology

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

What is Cholesterol?

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Failure Symptoms

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Obesity in Adults

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Heart Failure Classification

Heart Attack Questions

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Target Heart Rate

Hypertension Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Heart Rate Reserve

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Surviving Heart Attack

Hypertension Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure in Children

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Heart Failure Prognosis

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Cardiovascular Disease Research

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

What is Heart Rate?

Cardiovascular Drugs

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Attack Symptoms

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Heart Attack Diagnosis

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

BioUK Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding achievement and breakthrough innovations from across the life sciences

BioUK, the not-for-profit membership organization focused on catalyzing success in UK life sciences, today announced the winners of the 18th annual BioUK Awards following a ceremony hosted at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

From BioUK 23 Oct 2026

Women and men face different heart attack risks with diabetes

Cholesterol abnormalities and high blood pressure contribute to diabetes-related heart attack risk, with significant implications for cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2026

Postpartum recovery may influence long-term maternal aging and health

Jesse Poganik, PhD, of the Division of Genetics within the Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, "The Postpartum Recovery Window as a Determinant of Maternal Aging." Stephen Albright, formerly of Mass General Brigham, is the lead author.

23 Oct 2026

Study links recreational cannabis legalization to rising heart attack admissions

Legalization of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Oct 2026

Scientists studied one million immune cells and found clues to future disease risk

Researchers developed a single-cell atlas of one million human neutrophils, identifying distinct immune cell populations and gene-expression patterns across tissues, infections, cancer, and other health conditions. Certain neutrophil signatures were associated with metabolic dysfunction, cancer outcomes, and mortality, while higher routine neutrophil counts, even within the normal range, were linked to an increased risk of chronic disease.

22 Oct 2026

Study defines average human genome and normal genetic disease risk

A new study has characterized the "average" human genome, providing key information on normal human genetic variation and genetic disease risk.

22 Oct 2026

Modulating GPCR signaling could help delay multiple age-related diseases

Researchers have outlined a bold plan for slowing aging by targeting one of the body's most important cellular communication systems.

22 Oct 2026

Inspire device offers new sleep apnea treatment for teens with Down syndrome

For some adolescents with Down syndrome, neither surgery to remove the tonsils nor a CPAP machine provides a workable solution for obstructive sleep apnea.

21 Oct 2026

Newer anticoagulants linked to fewer strokes and deaths after brain bleeds

For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of stroke also known as a brain bleed, anticoagulant use was associated with a lower risk of an ischemic stroke and death, according to a new study published October 21, 2026, in Neurology®, the official medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Oct 2026

Early heart rhythm control linked to fewer recurrent strokes

For people hospitalized with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib), restoring the heart's normal rhythm within eight weeks after stroke is associated with a lower risk of having another stroke, according to a new study published October 21, 2026, in Neurology®, the official medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Oct 2026

Beef can fit into healthy diets, but what about its environmental cost?

A narrative review published in Animal Frontiers highlights beef's contribution to high-quality protein and bioavailable micronutrients, while controlled trials generally found no adverse effects on selected cardiometabolic risk markers, although long-term disease outcomes remain uncertain. The authors argue that sustainable food policies should consider nutritional needs, environmental impacts, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods when evaluating beef's place in healthy diets.

21 Oct 2026

Mayo Clinic surgeon explains the benefits of surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hearing that someone you love may need heart surgery can be scary, especially when you're also trying to understand an unfamiliar heart condition.

21 Oct 2026

Regular tea consumption linked to lower risk of vascular disease

In a Journal of Internal Medicine study, people who drank tea had a lower risk of vascular disease than non–tea drinkers.

21 Oct 2026

A nine-year study reveals a pattern linking loneliness to heart risk

The study reveals that patterns of loneliness and social isolation significantly impact heart health, suggesting new avenues for cardiovascular risk assessment.

21 Oct 2026

Qureight appointed imaging CRO for Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF trial as partnership with Celea Therapeutics expands

Qureight, an end-to-end imaging CRO providing enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for clinical trials for lung and heart disease, today announced it has been selected by Celea Therapeutics as the imaging CRO to support Celea’s Phase 3 SURPASS-IPF clinical trial.

From Qureight 21 Oct 2026

$52 million study to investigate why some infants develop lasting lung infections

A Michigan Medicine-led research consortium has secured approval for up to $52 million in federal funding to launch a multicenter study examining why some young children recover fully from viral lower respiratory tract infections while others develop severe illness or lasting problems such as asthma.

20 Oct 2026

Rice, fish and pickles: Is the traditional Japanese diet as healthy as we think?

A systematic review of 37 studies found that greater adherence to predefined Japanese-style dietary patterns was associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, based on pooled evidence from three cohort studies. However, health associations varied according to dietary composition, suggesting that traditional Japanese diet scores alone may not adequately distinguish the potential benefits and risks of different food combinations.

20 Oct 2026

Scientists found a link between Mediterranean diet blood markers and longer survival

Researchers found that a previously validated 67-metabolite blood signature of Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with lower long-term mortality across a Spanish trial population and three US cohorts. Participants with the highest signature scores had a 23% lower relative hazard of death than those with the lowest scores in both populations, although the findings do not establish a causal relationship.

20 Oct 2026

A 20-year study of 90,000 adults suggests the type of fish you eat matters

A Japanese study following 90,944 adults for an average of 20.8 years found that associations between seafood consumption and mortality varied by fish type and sex. Moderate seafood consumption was linked to lower overall mortality among women, while higher intake of omega-3-rich fish in women and unsalted seafood in men was associated with lower cerebrovascular disease mortality.

20 Oct 2026

Why the same healthy diet may not work the same way for everyone

A review published in Nutrients proposes a seven-pillar precision nutrition framework that combines biological, behavioral, and environmental information to tailor dietary interventions throughout life. The authors identify potential benefits for cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, and sleep health, while emphasizing the need for further clinical trials to establish effective, accessible, and personalized nutritional strategies.

20 Oct 2026