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Epistasis study uncovers genetic interactions linked to heart disease
Euan Ashley's lab explores the intricate interactions of gene variants. Tiny "typos," or genetic mutations, can sneak into segments of DNA. Many of these are harmless, but some can cause health problems. Two or more genes ...
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Being a night owl may increase your heart risk, research suggests
Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day. This may be especially true among women, according to new research ...
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MRI-based heart failure test could help frail patients avoid invasive catheterization
People with heart failure often need a test called right heart catheterization, where a tube is inserted into the heart to measure oxygen levels in the blood. This helps doctors understand how severe the condition is. But ...
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Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?
Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It's often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation and support overall health.
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Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night—when most of the population is winding down or already asleep—have poorer overall ...
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Do men develop cardiovascular disease earlier than women?
Historical data indicate that men develop coronary heart disease (CHD) 10 years before women. A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that this sex gap still remains.
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New study finds heart attacks involve brain and immune system, not just heart
Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading cause of death.
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The statin gap: Survey reveals many Americans are unaware of life-saving cholesterol alternatives
Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When lifestyle changes like diet and exercise aren't enough to lower cholesterol, medications can help. A new national survey commissioned ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure
When the heart's muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard for the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Over time, it can lead to heart failure, where the heart's function drops ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Trial shows strong results for a first-of-its-kind stent for infants
A stent designed specifically for infants and young children with congenital heart disease has demonstrated strong safety and effectiveness in a pivotal multicenter clinical trial. Children's Hospital Los Angeles led the ...
Jan 27, 2026
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High blood pressure at birth tied to hypertension risk in childhood
High blood pressure at birth may be an early warning sign, setting the stage for cardiovascular disease later in life. A longitudinal study, the ENVIRONAGE birth cohort, set out to understand whether blood pressure (BP) levels ...
Gout medication may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.
Jan 26, 2026
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Smoke from wildfires linked to 17,000 strokes in the US alone
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The researchers estimate that in the US alone, smoke from wildfires may be responsible ...
Jan 26, 2026
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AI tools improve diagnostics and patient outcome prediction in resource-limited health care settings
After a cardiac arrest, families and doctors are often faced with agonizing uncertainty about a patient's chances of recovery. This uncertainty is even greater in hospitals with limited resources, where access to advanced ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Salty drinking water could be a risk factor for high blood pressure
For most people, salt is something to see on their plate, not in their tap. But a global analysis suggests that drinking water itself could be an overlooked source of sodium and one that may quietly raise blood pressure for ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Influence of environmental exposures in heart failure previously underestimated, say researchers
Whether heart failure develops and how it progresses depends not only on physical factors, but also on external influences and the duration of exposure, according to scientists at University Medical Center Mainz in collaboration ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Digging out from the weekend's massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart.
Jan 26, 2026
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Certain sex hormones could play important role in understanding long-term heart health
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems, according to the National Institutes of Health. These risks also differ between women and men, but doctors don't ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Hot tips for cold weather heart health
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Gene therapy could treat a deadly heart condition that targets young athletes
A University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin‑43 in a mouse model can dramatically improve heart function and extend survival in several inherited forms ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Reducing sodium in everyday foods may yield heart-health benefits across populations
Lowering sodium in packaged and prepared foods could significantly improve cardiovascular health and prevent many cases of heart disease, stroke and deaths in the general population in France and the U.K., according to two ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Alachua County's bystander CPR rates save lives, study finds
Two minutes into cardiac arrest—when the heart stops pumping and blood ceases to flow to the body's organs—brain cells begin to die. It only takes another five minutes for irreversible neurological damage to occur.
Jan 25, 2026
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Williams-Beuren syndrome: Early enzyme changes may hold key to future treatments
Williams-Beuren syndrome is a rare, congenital disease in which the main morbidity and mortality comes from obstructions, or stenoses, in specific arteries. When these obstructions involve the aorta, it is known as supravalvular ...
Jan 23, 2026
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Skin imaging scan can detect early signs of heart disease
Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed "fast-RSOM," a new imaging technology that can capture detailed images of the smallest blood vessels directly through the skin—without ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Automated 3D heart tissue platform speeds up cardiac drug testing
Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Leiden-based biotech company Ncardia have joined forces to develop a new platform that enables the automated production of 3D cardiac microtissues. This platform ...
Jan 22, 2026
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