Guideline-directed medical therapy boosts survival in the oldest heart attack patients

Researchers have found that prescribing guideline-directed medical treatment (GDMT), regardless of the number of medications, can improve survival...

Phthalates in plastics linked to over 350,000 heart deaths worldwide

A major study quantifies the global toll of plastic-derived phthalates on cardiovascular health, revealing that chemical exposure from...

Stenting improves long term outcomes in CTO PCI patients

In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved long-term survival and fewer...

Is a vegan diet the right choice for your child?

A major review reveals that vegan diets can be safe and healthy for children if meticulously planned and...

Adult-onset type 1 diabetes linked to higher cardiovascular and mortality risk

A new study in the European Heart Journal shows that people who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood...

Portfolio diet delays heart risk and lowers cholesterol in young adults

New research shows that even modest adherence to the Portfolio Diet, a plant-based cholesterol-lowering strategy, can significantly reduce...

Mayo Clinic discovery may help preserve donor hearts longer

A new discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers could mean more donor hearts are available for heart transplant, giving...

Sleep deprivation increases inflammation linked to heart disease risk

Even a few nights with insufficient sleep increases promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart...

Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East...

What’s stopping restaurants from offering healthier kids’ meals?

Even when restaurants want to serve healthier food to kids, hurdles like picky eaters, food waste, and profit...

National initiative boosts heart failure treatment across US hospitals

About 6.7 million adults in the U.S. are living with heart failure, and that number is expected to...

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher psoriasis risk

New research links ultra-processed food intake to higher psoriasis risk, even after accounting for genetics, BMI, and lifestyle,...

Integrating phytomedicine and nanotechnology in managing COVID-19 related heart disease

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection represents a critical intersection of viral-induced inflammation and cardiovascular...

New AI approach helps detect silent atrial fibrillation in stroke victims

Detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) from brain scans using AI could support future stroke care, according to a recent...

Hidden heart and lung damage detected in patients with long COVID

Patients suffering from long COVID may exhibit persistent inflammation in the heart and lungs for up to a...

Sedentary behavior increases risk of death or cardiac events post-heart attack

People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a...

Study sheds light on why women have faster heartbeats than men

For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a basic heart rhythm mystery: Why do women tend to...

Researchers find way to protect mitochondria from stress-induced damage

Mitochondria are the cell's power plants: They turn the food we eat into the energy our cells can...

Cardiac ‘digital twins’ provide clues to more personalized heart treatments

For the first time, researchers from King's College London, Imperial College London and The Alan Turing Institute, have...

BSO drug mimics anti-obesity effects of difficult sulfur amino acid restricted diet

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 4, on April 7, 2025, titled "Pharmacological recapitulation...

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