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New class of antihypertensive medications may have both kidney- and cardio-protective benefits

Adding the novel medication baxdrostat to standard care may help manage high blood pressure and delay the progression of kidney disease in people with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure , according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego.

8 Sep 2025

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

In the UK there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive.

8 Sep 2025

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Blood pressure matters at all ages. Children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

Researchers compare the different health parameters measured by common wearable sensors used by consumers.

8 Sep 2025

WHO expands essential medicines lists with new cancer and diabetes treatments

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity.

5 Sep 2025

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

When hospitalized patients struggle to breathe, doctors typically reach for their stethoscopes, but results from a Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health clinical study in JAMA Network Open suggest they should diagnose the problem with portable ultrasounds instead.

5 Sep 2025

Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together

This study reveals how gene expression patterns uncover molecular pathways linking comorbidities, enhancing treatment strategies for overlapping diseases.

5 Sep 2025

Study shows sharp increase in kidney disease deaths linked to high blood pressure

The death rate from hypertensive kidney disease (high blood pressure-related kidney disease) increased by 48% in the U.S. over the past 25 years, with continued differences across demographic groups, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

5 Sep 2025

First FDA-approved islet transplant at UI Health ends insulin dependence

Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with Lantidra, the only therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat brittle type 1 diabetes.

4 Sep 2025

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

4 Sep 2025

New study explores how childhood social determinants impact young adult cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death and disability for adults in the U.S. Recent projections from the American Heart Association suggest that by 2050, more than 45 million American adults will have clinical CVD and more than 184 million will have hypertension.

4 Sep 2025

No advantage found in modulating antiplatelet therapy intensity after complex stenting

There was no benefit to modulating the intensity of antiplatelet therapy compared with standard antiplatelet therapy in high-risk patients who had undergone complex stenting procedures, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.

4 Sep 2025

Intense light therapy boosts heart protection after surgery

Intense light therapy after surgery can increase a critical protein that protects heart tissue while lowering levels of troponin, a protein indicating heart damage that's linked to higher mortality in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, according to a study by researchers at CU Anschutz.

4 Sep 2025

Estrogen supports kidney regeneration and protects women from chronic disease

A new study in mice provides insights into why females in their reproductive years appear to be relatively protected from chronic kidney disease, a leading public health concern.

4 Sep 2025

Neutrophil peptide found to trigger dangerous heart arrhythmias

Following injury from a heart attack, immune cells called neutrophils release a peptide that punctures stressed heart cells and destabilizes their electrical activity.

4 Sep 2025

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University.

3 Sep 2025

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Deep in the Bolivian Amazon exists a forager-horticultural community called the Tsimane. Researchers look to them for insights on how the human body functioned prior to modern technologies, as their lifestyles remain the closest to that of our ancestors.

3 Sep 2025

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Some sugar substitutes may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health, according to a study published in the September 3, 2025, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Sep 2025

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Noninferiority was not demonstrated for death and ischemic events between P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) given for 12 months after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025 and simultaneously published in New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2025

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Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New class of antihypertensive medications may have both kidney- and cardio-protective benefits

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Wearable health trackers reveal how accurate your smartwatch really is

WHO expands essential medicines lists with new cancer and diabetes treatments

Portable ultrasound improves diagnosis and patient outcomes

Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together

Study shows sharp increase in kidney disease deaths linked to high blood pressure

First FDA-approved islet transplant at UI Health ends insulin dependence

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

New study explores how childhood social determinants impact young adult cardiovascular health

No advantage found in modulating antiplatelet therapy intensity after complex stenting

Intense light therapy boosts heart protection after surgery

Estrogen supports kidney regeneration and protects women from chronic disease

Neutrophil peptide found to trigger dangerous heart arrhythmias

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

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