4,000 steps linked to lower mortality in older women
A large study shows that even brief, irregular walking patterns, such as a few active days a week,…
Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking – even drinking less…
Baby’s birthweight increases risk of cardiovascular disease in preeclamptic and hypertensive women
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women’s risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to…
Mass General Brigham study shows US obesity could jump from 40% to 70%
The prevalence of obesity in the United States could rise sharply under a new definition of obesity released…
Multimodal AI brings a new dimension to cardiovascular medicine
Although artificial intelligence has already shown promise in cardiovascular medicine, most existing tools analyze only one type of…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger
As climate change fuels longer, hotter summers, new research shows that older adults’ hearts can’t keep up, exposing…
Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases
Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
A Q&A with the AHA’s Lisa Suennen| STAT
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach…
New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released today its second Scientific Statement, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The…
Most people who experience heart attack, stroke or heart failure have prior risk factors
Sep 29 2025 More than 99% of people who went on to suffer a heart attack, stroke or…