Daylight saving time does not increase heart attack risk, study shows
Researchers report that springing forward or falling back does not lead to spikes in heart attacks, easing concerns…
Planetary health diet links to longer life and lower emissions
A large US-UK analysis shows that eating more plant-forward meals and fewer animal-source foods is associated with a…
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk
Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk | Image Credit: © Chinnapong – © Chinnapong – stock.adobe.com. The…
No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery
No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year…
Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease
A commonly prescribed drug could be more effective than aspirin for long-term heart disease prevention. Analysis of nearly…
Ivabradine fails to prevent myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery in large clinical trial
Ivabradine did not reduce the occurrence of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS), according to late-breaking research presented…
Healthy gut bacteria capsules show long-term benefits for obese teenagers
Can a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? New findings from the University…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
Genetic variants mimicking IL-6 inhibition linked to lower cardiovascular risk
People with lower interleukin-6 activity have a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new LMU study reveals. Lowering…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120
Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more…
Aug 22 2025 This Week in Cardiology
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