New recommendations aim to identify children with familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the online publication of recommendations from a…
Fat distribution appears to influence cancer risk
How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
International societies release new guideline for 18F-flurpiridaz PET myocardial perfusion imaging
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), European Association of…
Research reveals widespread cardiac harm from COVID, offers solutions
Millions of people around the world are suffering with the serious cardiovascular effects of Covid infection and long…
Covid vaccinations remain vital to protect global heart health
Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus – according to new…
Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
Deep learning algorithm uses mammograms and age for heart disease prediction
A new machine learning model developed by The George Institute for Global Health can successfully predict heart disease…
Scientists map kissing bugs beyond the Americas to assess Chagas threat
A groundbreaking dataset charts the distribution of kissing bug species across three continents, providing public health officials with…
BP™ initiative works relentlessly to help people with hypertension
Nearly half of U.S. adults – 122.4 million people – are living with high blood pressure (BP), a…