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Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows

In the largest synthesis to date, researchers reviewed 155 studies linking viral infections, including influenza, SARS-CoV-2, HIV, hepatitis C, and shingles, to increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. The findings highlight viral infection prevention and vaccination as underappreciated strategies for cardiovascular protection.

30 Oct 2025

Study links short-term blood pressure variability to Alzheimer's-related brain loss

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the next may be at greater risk for brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

30 Oct 2025

Stem cells show promise in preventing post-heart attack heart failure

Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower risk of developing heart failure and related hospital stays compared with standard care, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

30 Oct 2025

Four distinct subgroups of PCOS open up for more tailored treatments

Four distinct subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been identified in an international study published in Nature Medicine by researchers from Karolinska Institutet, among others.

29 Oct 2025

Heatwaves can significantly worsen obstructive sleep apnea

During heatwaves, there is an increase in the number of people suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a major study published today (Wednesday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

29 Oct 2025

Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body's natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential health consequences of regular disruptions to our body's internal clock with a new scientific statement published today in its flagship journal Circulation.

28 Oct 2025

Electronic health record data reveals trends in cardiovascular diseases before and after COVID-19

The electronic health record data analyzed in this study is anonymized and never leaves a secure data environment, which is only accessible by approved researchers working on approved projects.

28 Oct 2025

Study shows link between gum disease and white matter hyperintensities

Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a new study published on October 22, 2025, in Neurology Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

23 Oct 2025

Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life

Problems with the brain's waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor sleep patterns and cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia.

23 Oct 2025

Restricted sugar intake during early life associated with lower cardiovascular risks in adulthood

Restricted sugar intake during early life is linked to lower risks of several heart conditions in adulthood, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, finds a study published by The BMJ today using data from the end of UK sugar rationing in 1953.

23 Oct 2025

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking – even drinking less – may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Oct 2025

Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause.

21 Oct 2025

Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease

In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development.

21 Oct 2025

Baby's birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women

A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women's risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to their baby's birthweight.

21 Oct 2025

Researchers link postmenopausal status to increased dry eye risk

Many symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, are commonly associated with the menopause transition. One of the lesser-known symptoms that worsens in midlife is dry eyes. A new study suggests that postmenopausal women exhibit a higher prevalence of dry eye disease than perimenopausal women.

21 Oct 2025

New mechanism explains life-threatening pre-eclampsia at the molecular level

Pre-eclampsia is one of the most serious complications in pregnancy, affecting millions of women and newborns worldwide and potentially life-threatening. Despite intensive research, it has remained unclear what processes in the placenta lead to the disease.

21 Oct 2025

Blood biomarkers forecast long-term blood pressure improvement after adolescent bariatric surgery

A groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, has identified a set of blood-based biomarkers that can predict improvements in blood pressure five years after adolescents underwent metabolic bariatric surgery.

20 Oct 2025

MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer

Researchers developed seven MRI-based biological age clocks across major organs using UK Biobank imaging, linking each to proteins, metabolites, genetics, disease risks, mortality, and cognitive decline. These organ-specific age gaps reveal how uneven aging shapes vulnerability to conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and dementia, opening new paths for precision prevention and clinical trial stratification

19 Oct 2025

Study: Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver may damage arteries

A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy.

17 Oct 2025

World's largest-ever clinical trial launched to test treatments for Parkinson's disease

The world's largest-ever clinical trial of treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease has launched, led by researchers at UCL and Newcastle University.

16 Oct 2025

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows

Study links short-term blood pressure variability to Alzheimer's-related brain loss

Stem cells show promise in preventing post-heart attack heart failure

Four distinct subgroups of PCOS open up for more tailored treatments

Heatwaves can significantly worsen obstructive sleep apnea

Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

Electronic health record data reveals trends in cardiovascular diseases before and after COVID-19

Study shows link between gum disease and white matter hyperintensities

Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life

Restricted sugar intake during early life associated with lower cardiovascular risks in adulthood

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women

Using placental growth factor to predict preeclampsia risk in pregnant women with sickle cell disease

Baby's birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women

Researchers link postmenopausal status to increased dry eye risk

New mechanism explains life-threatening pre-eclampsia at the molecular level

Blood biomarkers forecast long-term blood pressure improvement after adolescent bariatric surgery

MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer

Study: Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver may damage arteries

World's largest-ever clinical trial launched to test treatments for Parkinson's disease

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