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Iron-based MRI agent detects and slows heart scarring in lab-grown human tissue
The Biomolecular Nanotechnology research group led by Ikerbasque research professor Aitziber L. Cortajarena has developed a new iron-based contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging that can be used for both diagnosis ...
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Many women have never discussed heart health with a clinician, and most report multiple symptoms
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the risk rises during the menopause years. But an international study has revealed that only half of women know this. Many have never talked about their heart with ...
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Lower serum total calcium linked to postdischarge outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
For hospitalized patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), low serum total calcium is associated with a reduced risk for heart failure readmission, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular events ...
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Healthy diet may lower heart disease risk after cancer
Eating a healthy diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances.
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Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds
A study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that each additional day spent under a heat wave in São Paulo is associated with an increased risk of acute stroke in people ages 65 and ...
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How the heart's unusual carbohydrate metabolism helps it stay strong
The heart is the hardest-working muscle in the body, beating constantly no matter what the body's energy reserves look like. Maintaining energy flow to the heart is a complex process that can break down during common but ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Diabetes medication may lower heart attack and stroke risk by curbing platelet overactivation
For millions living with type 2 diabetes, heart disease remains one of the greatest threats to their health.
Oct 28, 2026
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Global stroke burden keeps rising despite falling stroke rates
A new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in Neuroepidemiology looks closely at a striking contradiction in global stroke prevention: even as age-standardized stroke rates have fallen substantially over the past three decades, ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Can an AI chatbot help women recognize heart disease?
HeartBot, created by a team of UC researchers, regularly answers questions from women seeking information on heart disease. The project was led by Yoshimi Fukuoka, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, a nurse scientist and professor at UC San ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Don't let Halloween scare your heart health
Halloween season is a time for scary tricks and sweet treats. But people with heart conditions may need to take extra precautions before participating in fright nights. Baylor College of Medicine cardiologist and electrophysiologist ...
Oct 28, 2026
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How our blood vessels age from within
With every heartbeat, blood is pumped through a vast network of vessels throughout our body, delivering vital oxygen, nutrients and other essential substances to even its most remote corners. But these vessels are far more ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Low-carb diet high in saturated fat shows mixed effects on cholesterol in two-year trial
New analyses from the Norwegian randomized controlled trial CARBFUNC show that more than doubling saturated fat intake over a two-year period can promote favorable changes in several cardiovascular risk markers, without increasing ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Blood pressure pregnancy clue could open door to new treatments
Researchers at the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have uncovered a hidden defect in the tiny blood vessels of women with preeclampsia, a dangerous and common pregnancy complication ...
Oct 27, 2026
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National study finds decline in drug use–associated heart infections but growing share involves stimulants
A new national study found that hospitalizations for serious heart infections associated with drug use are declining after years of increases, driven largely by a decrease in opioid-associated cases.
Oct 27, 2026
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One session of heated tobacco use injures blood vessels and damages DNA
Just one session of heated tobacco product use results in measurable damage to the blood vessels, according to a study published today (Tuesday) in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Oct 27, 2026
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Long COVID linked to greater risk of high blood pressure
Long COVID is often associated with symptoms such as persistent fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog. But evidence increasingly shows that long COVID may have a broad effect on the cardiovascular system, as well.
Oct 26, 2026
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Shared framework aims to redefine heart health for girls and women
The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have released a publication that redefines heart health in girls ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Large meta-analysis sheds new light on how SGLT2 inhibitors affect blood and iron parameters
Research led by internist-nephrologist Dr. Michele Eisenga shows that SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of drugs widely used to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease, consistently increase hemoglobin and ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Hemoglobin component heme shown to inhibit enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots
When it comes to blood clots, it is not only how they form that is crucial, but also how the body can break them down again. A team of researchers at the University of Koblenz, led by Prof. Dr. Marie-T. Hopp, has demonstrated ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Doubling stem cell chromosomes produces heart cells with stronger, faster contractions
The Regenerative Medicine Project at our institute is advancing therapeutic strategies for various diseases by introducing a range of modifications to human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
Oct 25, 2026
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5 great cardio workouts you can do at home
You might have heard that cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
Oct 23, 2026
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US cannabis legalization linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions
Legalization of recreational cannabis in the U.S. 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 ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Cardiac MRI reveals distinct mechanisms in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), the heart's pumping function is largely maintained, yet the heart is unable to fill adequately with blood. A multicenter study by the German Center for Cardiovascular ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Newer anticoagulants may help prevent strokes in AFib patients with previous 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 ischemic stroke and death, ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Reducing nuclear damage improves heart function and survival in mice
Reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and extended survival in mice with a form of inherited heart disease, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers. The findings point to ...
Oct 21, 2026
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