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New cholesterol-lowering pill reduces bad cholesterol levels by almost 60%
Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL cholesterol.
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Zalunfiban shows early benefits in ST-elevation heart attacks
Researchers at University Medical Center Maastricht and international partners report that a single shot of the drug zalunfiban given at first medical contact for suspected ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) improved ...
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High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk of atherosclerosis later in life, finds study
A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, according to a study led from Linköping University, Sweden. The findings, published in the journal JAMA ...
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3D-printed blood vessels could unravel secrets of strokes
3D printed blood vessels on glass that mimic blood vessel anatomy and the fluid dynamics of blood flow could be an invaluable tool in studying the causes of stroke, new research from a University of Sydney team has found ...
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Early mental health treatment for PTSD may cut cardiovascular disease risk in half
UCLA researchers are finding new treatments to ease the physical ailments caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. Their studies show that addressing the mental effects of trauma early on may help reduce risk of one such ...
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Going to bed at the same time every night could lower blood pressure
A paper titled, "Bedtime regularization as a potential adjunct therapy for hypertension, a proof-of-concept study," from a team of scientists at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that a regular ...
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Smoking cannabis and eating highly processed foods raise cardiac health risks, study finds
Smoking cannabis can increase the risk of heart problems—but doing so and eating highly processed foods increases cardiac health risks even more, a new University of South Florida study says.
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Daily orange juice may shift gene activity tied to heart health
Your morning orange juice may be influencing your health in ways you can't see.
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How stem cell therapy can regenerate brain tissue after a stroke
Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel traveling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes ...
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Drones now deliver AEDs during real 911 calls in first-of-its-kind US study
Every minute counts when someone's heart stops. In the U.S., more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest each year, and fewer than 10% survive. Most of these emergencies happen at home, far from lifesaving equipment.
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Most people with a genetic condition that causes significantly high cholesterol go undiagnosed, study finds
Current genetic screening guidelines fail to identify most people with an inherited condition known as familial hypercholesterolemia that can cause dangerously high cholesterol and early heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study ...
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Even low-intensity smoking increases risk of heart attack and death, study finds
An analysis of data from almost two dozen long-term studies finds that even low-intensity smokers have a substantially higher risk of heart disease and death compared to people who never smoked, even years after they quit. ...
Nov 18, 2025
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Body's circadian rhythm may increase overnight cardiovascular risk in people with sleep apnea
New research suggests that the circadian system in people with obstructive sleep apnea may disrupt blood vessel function overnight, which may help explain the higher risk of nighttime heart attacks in people with sleep apnea.
Nov 18, 2025
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Heart rate monitor can improve PTSD and chronic pain symptoms
A new study led by researchers from Murdoch University's School of Psychology, Personalized Medicine Center, and Center for Healthy Aging, Health Futures Institute has found that heart rate variability biofeedback can significantly ...
Nov 18, 2025
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High blood pressure more common among people with multiple sleep disorders
The likelihood of high blood pressure is clearly higher among people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Nov 18, 2025
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AI at the heart of new gel-free ECG system for faster diagnoses
A new heart monitoring system combining 3D printing and artificial intelligence could transform the way doctors measure and diagnose patients' heart health.
Nov 18, 2025
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Mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
A mouse study led by University of California, Riverside, biomedical scientists suggests that everyday exposure to microplastics—tiny fragments shed from packaging, clothing, and countless plastic products—may accelerate ...
Nov 18, 2025
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Healing the heart after a heart attack with a biodegradable patch
A new patch developed by Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Ke Huang may offer a way to help the heart heal after a heart attack. The patch uses a unique microneedle system to deliver a therapeutic molecule directly to damaged ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Potassium-enriched salt recommended for blood pressure control
The use of potassium-enriched salt has now been recommended by the National Hypertension Taskforce—Australia's peak body for blood pressure control—in a new position statement published in the Journal of Hypertension.
Nov 17, 2025
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New 'heart percentile' calculator helps young adults grasp their long-term risk
A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger adults forecast and understand their risk of a heart event over the next 30 years. With rates of obesity, ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Chronic pain may increase risk of high blood pressure in adults
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today in Hypertension.
Nov 17, 2025
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Hypertension affects the brain much earlier than expected, study suggests
Hypertension impairs blood vessels, neurons and white matter in the brain well before the condition causes a measurable rise in blood pressure, according to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Nov 14, 2025
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Direct link between peak air pollution and cardiac risk revealed
In Lombardy, the risk of suffering cardiac arrest may increase on days recording high levels of air pollution. This emerges from a study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano and published in the journal Global Challenges.
Nov 14, 2025
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During a heart attack, immediate stenting of other arteries isn't always necessary
A blocked coronary artery causing an acute heart attack must be opened immediately with a stent procedure. However, if other coronary arteries also appear to be narrowed, it is safe to wait and treat those later. This approach ...
Nov 13, 2025
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New pill cuts 'bad' cholesterol by 60%, potentially replacing injections
A new pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and strokes without the need for injections.
Nov 13, 2025
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