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Blood vessel cells keep fixed signaling roles for weeks, reshaping view of capillary communication
The cells lining skin capillaries are constantly sending each other messages—tiny pulses of calcium that help regulate blood flow, sense physical forces and keep vessel walls intact. Scientists have known about this signaling ...
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Bioresorbable implant electrically stimulates organs, nerves and muscles then vanishes after treatment
To treat or manage various heart, gastrointestinal and neurological conditions, including arrhythmias, heart block, gastroparesis, epilepsy and some nerve injuries, doctors rely on a technique known as electrical stimulation. ...
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Serious statin muscle side effects are rare for most people, new calculator shows
Researchers at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, have developed a new calculator that estimates a person's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statins. The tool could ...
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Prevalence of right ventricular dysfunction ~40% in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is prevalent in 41.7% of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study published online June 10 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
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New oral heart failure drug appears to be safe and well tolerated in 58-patient early clinical trial
An early clinical study shows that a new oral drug is safe and well tolerated in patients with chronic heart failure. The study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, has been published in The Lancet.
Jun 25, 2026
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Molecular machinery in cardiac mitochondria reacts to metabolic stress in unexpected way
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet report that the molecular machinery responsible for cellular energy conversion is more interconnected than previously understood, ...
Jun 25, 2026
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What happens to your blood when you're stressed? We put it to the test
We have all heard it: "It's just in your head."
Jun 25, 2026
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Investigational J-valve system shows favorable 1-year outcomes for severe aortic regurgitation
New research published in JSCAI and presented at New York Valves 2026 reports favorable one-year outcomes in patients with symptomatic severe aortic regurgitation following treatment with the investigational J-Valve Transfemoral ...
Jun 25, 2026
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AI system detects sudden cardiac death risk, identifying thousands more patients annually
Each year in the U.S., more than 300,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart's electrical system malfunctions without warning. The medical emergency can kill both high-risk older adults and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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How high cholesterol dismantles the liver's defenses—and how a new drug could combat it
Cholesterol-related heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and while doctors have more tools than ever to treat it, many patients still can't achieve safe cholesterol levels or can't tolerate the side ...
Jun 24, 2026
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How AI could help doctors monitor children born with common congenital heart defect
Every echocardiogram is a moving story. For a baby born with a complex heart condition, the gray and black images on the ultrasound screen can influence some of the earliest and most important decisions a medical team makes: ...
New technology helps reveal how the heart generates cells with regenerative potential
Two research teams at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have developed a pioneering technique in Spain to characterize the proteome of individual cardiomyocytes—the cells responsible ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Youth tobacco use falls, but flavored e-cigarettes are still a concern
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week shared findings from the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). The American Heart Association has issued the following statement:
Jun 24, 2026
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Mom's good heart health lowers risk of baby's developmental delays
Want to give your baby the best start in life? Then tend to your heart health, both prior to and during pregnancy, a new study says.
Jun 24, 2026
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Scientists discover a biological 'pencil' that improves health through nutrition
A new international clinical intervention study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals the molecular and transcriptomic mechanisms through which a dietary intervention may beneficially influence gene expression. The study, ...
Jun 23, 2026
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New procedure associated with excellent outcomes, durability, efficacy in wide range of adults with aortic valve disease
The Ross Procedure, a highly specialized option for aortic valve replacement, is associated with significant long-term durability and excellent outcomes in a wide range of adult patients with aortic valve disease. These are ...
Jun 23, 2026
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AI tool reveals hidden organ damage caused by high blood pressure
Researchers have developed an AI tool that may help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people. This development potentially paves the way for more personalized treatments ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Subtype-specific cardiovascular disease associations identified with Alzheimer's disease
Subtype-specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) associations are seen with Alzheimer's disease (AD), with the strongest, most consistent association seen for hypotension, according to a study published online June 10 in the ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Drinking juice, soda during childhood may increase the risk of high blood pressure
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure as an adult, according to new research published today in the American ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Cardiac rehab saves lives post heart attack, yet more than 80% of patients don't access it
New research has found that every year almost 400,000 Australians fail to access cardiac rehabilitation programs following conditions like a heart attack, despite strong evidence that doing so significantly reduces the risk ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Survey reveals major gaps in cardio-oncology training
An international survey has highlighted major gaps in cardio-oncology training, despite its increasing clinical importance. These results were presented at ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026, the second annual conference of the European ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Examining the cardioprotective effects of heart failure treatments in patients with cancer
Patients receiving cancer treatment often face the added complication of side effects affecting the heart, which can lead to the need to discontinue anticancer therapy, reducing its effectiveness. Researchers from the Erasmus ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Pilot study suggests cash support may help heart patients stay on medications
A pilot study led by UTSW researchers suggests modest financial support may help low-income heart failure (HF) patients stay on their medications after leaving the hospital. The study, published in the Journal of the American ...
Jun 19, 2026
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How blood flow shapes lung health in children with heart disease
A study led by UTSW sheds light on why children with certain complex congenital heart defects are at risk for long-term lung complications and points to a potential path for improving outcomes.
Jun 19, 2026
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Chewing sugary gum may enhance the cardiovascular benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables
For the first time, researchers at King's College London have discovered a link between chewing sugary gum after consuming vegetables high in nitrate, such as beetroot, spinach and kale, and lowering blood pressure. The study ...
Jun 18, 2026
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