Mavacamten improves obstruction in adolescents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdolescent patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who received the drug mavacamten saw a significant improvemen

Updated on: April 19,2026

Mavacamten improves obstruction in adolescents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdolescent patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who received the drug mavacamten saw a significant improvemen

Updated on:April 19,2026

Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicPericardial adipose tissue (PAT) segmentation: A visual comparison of the ground truth segmentations of the PAT (upper row), model’s predictions (middle row) and the subtrac

Updated on: April 15,2026

Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction

by Terri Malloy,Mayo ClinicPericardial adipose tissue (PAT) segmentation: A visual comparison of the ground truth segmentations of the PAT (upper row), model’s predictions (middle row) and the subtrac

Updated on:April 15,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on: April 11,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on:April 11,2026

DASH diet grocery program delivers blood pressure and cholesterol benefits

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Laura oliveira from PexelsBlack adults with high blood pressure who received dietitian counseling and home deliveries of groceries aligned with the DASH diet—me

Updated on: April 10,2026

DASH diet grocery program delivers blood pressure and cholesterol benefits

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Laura oliveira from PexelsBlack adults with high blood pressure who received dietitian counseling and home deliveries of groceries aligned with the DASH diet—me

Updated on:April 10,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on: April 09,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on:April 09,2026

You have your mother's eyes and your father's heart disease—now what?

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe American Heart Association says upcoming family holiday gatherings are a good time to talk about your family health history and how

Updated on: February 01,2026

You have your mother's eyes and your father's heart disease—now what?

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe American Heart Association says upcoming family holiday gatherings are a good time to talk about your family health history and how

Updated on:February 01,2026

What to know about exercise as medicine for high blood pressure

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established h

Updated on: January 31,2026

What to know about exercise as medicine for high blood pressure

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established h

Updated on:January 31,2026

Vapes, pouches, shisha, cigarettes: Nicotine in all forms is toxic to the heart and blood vessels, say experts

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels, regardless of whether it is consumed via a vape, a pouch, a shisha or a cigarette, a

Updated on: January 30,2026

Vapes, pouches, shisha, cigarettes: Nicotine in all forms is toxic to the heart and blood vessels, say experts

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is toxic to the heart and blood vessels, regardless of whether it is consumed via a vape, a pouch, a shisha or a cigarette, a

Updated on:January 30,2026

Small RNA molecule found to control cholesterol and heart disease risk

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideSchematic of the function of tsRNA-Glu-CTC in regulating lipid homeostasis and atherosclerosis development. Credit:Nature Communications(2025).

Updated on: January 27,2026

Small RNA molecule found to control cholesterol and heart disease risk

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideSchematic of the function of tsRNA-Glu-CTC in regulating lipid homeostasis and atherosclerosis development. Credit:Nature Communications(2025).

Updated on:January 27,2026

Recreational marathoners show no long-term heart damage after 10 years

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and the US tracked cardiac function in recreational marathon runners over a 10

Updated on: January 24,2026

Recreational marathoners show no long-term heart damage after 10 years

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and the US tracked cardiac function in recreational marathon runners over a 10

Updated on:January 24,2026

Mobile fetal heart monitoring linked to fewer newborn deaths in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityThe iCTG device used in the study, developed by Melody International Ltd. Credit: Melody InternationalSome 99% of global newborn deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries

Updated on: January 23,2026

Mobile fetal heart monitoring linked to fewer newborn deaths in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityThe iCTG device used in the study, developed by Melody International Ltd. Credit: Melody InternationalSome 99% of global newborn deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries

Updated on:January 23,2026

Is your heart on holiday overdrive? Cardiologist warns of seasonal heart risks

byHouston MethodistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwinkling lights, family gatherings and holiday cheer often come with indulgent meals and celebratory drinks. But cardiologists at Houston Methodis

Updated on: January 19,2026

Is your heart on holiday overdrive? Cardiologist warns of seasonal heart risks

byHouston MethodistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwinkling lights, family gatherings and holiday cheer often come with indulgent meals and celebratory drinks. But cardiologists at Houston Methodis

Updated on:January 19,2026