This Common Type of Medication Is Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline
NOACs, also known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), are newer blood-thinning medications used to prevent strokes and blood…
New study reveals massive gap in American blood pressure care
Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering medications…
Compounded GLP-1s: Why doctors worry and the FDA is cracking down
So, are these copycat versions of the weight loss drugs safe? Poison control centers across the U.S. have…
ACC introduces cardiogenic shock designation to improve heart attack care
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is introducing a new cardiogenic shock designation to improve outcomes for one…
Experts urge focus on prevention to tackle global heart failure
Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of…
Scientists link genetic spelling mistakes to sudden cardiac death
Scientists have found that the ‘sudden’ cardiac death condition related to high profile deaths or major medical episodes…
Healthcare barriers impact survival rates for adult congenital heart disease
People with congenital heart disease living in states with low household incomes and limited access to health insurance and the…
World Heart Federation Roadmap on cardiac rehabilitation: a pathway to lifelong cardiovascular health
Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks 2023 Collaborators. Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and…
Just Two Hours of This Simple Exercise Habit a Week May Help You Live Longer
Researchers found that a relatively small weekly dose of resistance exercise was associated with lower mortality risk, but…
Sugary drinks from childhood linked to adult hypertension risk
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of…
The Surprising Reason Swimming Could Be Better for Your Heart Than Running
Researchers found that swimming and running produced similar gains in fitness, but swimming led to distinct heart adaptations…
Heart failure treatments protect heart function during cancer therapy
The cardioprotective effects of heart failure treatments in patients with cancer were demonstrated today in a presentation at ESC…