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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Emerging adulthood—the life stage that unfolds around ages 18–25—is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a... Read more -
Gum disease may raise stroke risk, even damage the brain
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also... Read more -
Nerandomilast slows decline in forced vital capacity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
For U.S. patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), nerandomilast slows the decline in forced vital capacity (FVC), according to a... Read more -
Nighttime light exposure linked to higher heart attack and stroke rates
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase... Read more -
What will stroke care look like in 2050?
For more than 40 years as a researcher and clinician, Joseph Broderick has actively contributed to improvements in stroke care,... Read more -
Researchers uncover metabolic mysteries behind heart failure
In the U.S. alone, more than 6.7 million people have heart failure, a number that is projected to increase to... Read more -
Semaglutide helps heart regardless of how much weight lost, study reveals
Anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent heart attacks and other major cardiac events regardless of how much weight people... Read more -
Early life sugar restriction linked to lasting heart benefits in adulthood
Restricted sugar intake during early life is linked to lower risks of several heart conditions in adulthood, including heart attack,... Read more -
PET imaging of inflammation predicts recovery, guides therapy after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are at risk... Read more -
Updated CPR guidelines tackle choking response, opioid-related emergencies and a revised chain of survival
The "2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)," published today in the journal,... Read more -
Genetic discovery offers hope for personalized prevention of cardiovascular disease
By analyzing large amounts of data, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a system for classifying individuals into different risk... Read more -
Overabundance of HMGN1 protein may explain congenital heart defects in Down syndrome
Three copies of chromosome 21 cause Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each year in the United... Read more -
Small changes in alcohol intake linked to blood pressure shifts
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking—even drinking less—may lead to clinically meaningful... Read more -
Drug prevents congenital heart block recurrence in a high-risk pregnancy
Congenital heart block, sometimes referred to as cardiac neonatal lupus, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that affects babies... Read more -
Stroke can happen to anyone. An expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. The number of strokes among younger adults under... Read more
