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Blood vessels activate self-defense response that may slow atherosclerosis progression
A study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals a previously unrecognized way blood vessels can protect themselves from damage and slow the development of atherosclerosis. The findings, ...
May 2, 2026
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Cold skin, hot heart, one gene: Hidden temperature switch decides where disease appears
The saying "cold hands, warm heart" is usually meant metaphorically—but new research from UC Davis School of Medicine and collaborating institutions suggests it has a striking biological parallel.
May 2, 2026
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Blocking stress signals could limit harmful inflammation after heart attack
After a heart attack, the body rapidly floods the injured heart with neutrophils—white blood cells that help repair damage but can also make it worse when too many arrive too quickly. New research from the University of Oklahoma ...
May 2, 2026
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Battery-free skin-conformal wearable system can measure electrocardiogram signals
A research team led by Prof. Jerald Yoo from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University (SNU) has developed a skin-conformal wearable health care system, "SkinECG," capable of measuring ...
May 1, 2026
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What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?
Most people know about "good" and "bad" cholesterol. But few realize there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything right.
May 1, 2026
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Cystatin C tied to worse heart failure outcomes across ejection fraction spectrum
Cystatin C (CysC) is an independent risk factor for adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) across the ejection fraction (EF) spectrum, according to a study published in Clinical Cardiology.
May 1, 2026
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Diabetes flips immune cells from repair to inflammation in peripheral artery disease, study finds
Type 2 diabetes can turn immune cells that help with tissue repair and anti-inflammatory responses into triggers of chronic inflammation. A recent study investigated why people with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of ...
New AI-powered robotic system performs heart ultrasounds without guidance
A Concordia-led team of researchers has developed a new AI-driven robotic system that can perform cardiac ultrasound scans autonomously. The researchers say this approach could expand access to cardiac imaging in remote or ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Rare myocarditis after mRNA vaccination: Mitochondrial stress identified as a key factor
Myocarditis is recognized as a rare but serious adverse reaction to messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccination against COVID-19. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that mRNA vaccination induces the generation of ...
Apr 30, 2026
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GLP-1 drugs have long-term benefit for heart health, review suggests
New research has shown that GLP‑1 weight-loss drugs deliver protection against heart attacks, strokes, and premature death over a sustained period of time. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) analyzed data from ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet on emissions and metabolic health in randomized trial
A new randomized clinical trial provides some of the clearest evidence to date that what we eat can meaningfully reshape both human health and the health of the planet. Researchers have found that a low-fat vegan diet reduced ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Health care costs reach a breaking point
With health care costs constituting a major source of concern across the U.S., the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, today released a Presidential Advisory ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Early outdoor play predicts less sedentary adulthood for people with congenital heart disease
Researchers at University of Tsukuba report that patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) who were more physically active during childhood spend less time engaging in sedentary behavior and participate in higher levels ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Swimming beats running for strengthening the heart, study finds
A study conducted on an animal model by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil demonstrated that swimming is more effective than running in promoting healthy heart growth and improving the ...
Apr 29, 2026
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AI model could warn of cardiac arrest 10 to 15 minutes early
Perelman School of Medicine cardiologist Rajat Deo has been studying electrocardiographic (ECG) data and cardiac rhythms for nearly two decades at Penn. He says that every second, hospitals generate "enormous streams of ECG ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Plant-based eating may reduce inflammation
Consuming a plant-based diet may help lower levels of a key marker of inflammation in the body, according to analysis of clinical trials led by University of Warwick researchers. The study, published in Nutrition, Metabolism ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Validation study reveals new tool can predict patients' genetic risk of 8 cardiovascular conditions
Researchers at Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and collaborators have developed and validated a new genetic risk test that can estimate a person's inherited risk for eight common cardiovascular conditions, ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study
Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for nearly 15% of heart attacks for a decade in a northern California study, published today in JAHA.
Apr 29, 2026
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Deterioration in cognitive function precedes cardiovascular disease events in seniors
For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 28, 2026
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Bariatric surgery is associated with greater long-term heart risk reduction than weight-loss medications
A Mayo Clinic study has found that both metabolic and bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity, but surgery was associated with significantly greater reductions in long-term ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Minimally invasive procedure outperforms drugs for advanced atrial fibrillation
A minimally invasive heart procedure may be a better first-line treatment than medication for people living with advanced forms of atrial fibrillation, according to a major international clinical trial led by researchers ...
Apr 27, 2026
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A new explanation for the rise in heart disease risk after menopause
Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause may stem not only from declining hormone levels, but also from how those changes influence ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Could a new tool for diabetes treatment be hiding in your spice cabinet?
Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its striking yellow hue, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. A new study conducted in rats suggests it could also help ward off the cardiovascular damage ...
Apr 27, 2026
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Noninvasive proton beam therapy may help treat dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Mayo Clinic researchers report that a highly targeted, noninvasive form of radiation therapy reduced episodes of a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder by nearly 80% in a first-in-human early feasibility study of patients ...
Apr 27, 2026
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High-precision radiation can significantly reduce life-threatening arrhythmias
High-precision radiation therapy can significantly reduce the number of arrhythmia episodes in critically ill patients with life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This is demonstrated by the first large-scale prospective European ...
Apr 27, 2026
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