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Study Challenges Menopause as Key Driver of Aortic Stiffness in Women
New research from the Framingham Heart Study suggests that the rise in pulse pressure and aortic stiffness in women begins decades before menopause, u...

Wolfson Group Targets U.S. Retail Expansion at ECRM Event
Wolfson Group will attend the ECRM Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session to meet with U.S. retailers and expand its wellness brands be...

SS Innovations Launches Sri Lanka's First Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program
SS Innovations International has launched Sri Lanka's first robotic cardiac surgery program at Kings Hospital Colombo using its SSi Mantra 3.0 system,...

American Heart Association's PREVENT Equations Integrated into Epic EHR Platform
The American Heart Association's PREVENT equations are now integrated into Epic's electronic health record platform, making advanced cardiovascular ri...

New Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Emphasizes Early, Personalized, and Long-Term Recovery
The American Stroke Association's 2026 guideline stresses that stroke rehabilitation should start within 48 hours and continue indefinitely, focusing ...

Youth Tobacco Use Hits Historic Lows as FDA Authorizes ZYN Nicotine Pouches for Adult Smokers
New federal data shows youth tobacco use at historic lows, while FDA's recent authorization of ZYN nicotine pouches offers adult smokers a scientifica...

Small Changes, Big Impact: Four Everyday Habits to Support Heart Health
A new guide from California grape growers highlights simple lifestyle tweaks, including eating grapes, to improve cardiovascular health amid rising he...

Quantum BioPharma Receives 'Buy' Rating for Lucid-MS in Progressive MS
Quantum BioPharma's Lucid-MS candidate for progressive multiple sclerosis earns a 'Buy' rating and $8 price target from Rodman & Renshaw, highlighting...

American Heart Association Hosts Webinar to Help Youth Sports Leaders Prepare for Cardiac Emergencies
The American Heart Association is offering a free webinar to equip youth sports coaches and league leaders with tools to respond to sudden cardiac arr...

Cardio Diagnostics Updates Rural Cardiovascular Care Report, Highlighting Precision Medicine and Remote Care Solutions
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings releases an updated report on rural cardiovascular care, proposing a four-part model to address specialist shortages and h...

Study Finds Early Artery Damage in Young Adults, Urging Earlier Heart Health Prevention
A new study reveals that nearly 80% of young adults have early signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, linking advanced stages to arterial ...

American Heart Association Launches 2026 Health Tech Competition to Accelerate Cardiovascular and Brain Health Innovations
The American Heart Association is accepting applications for its 2026 Health Tech Competition, aiming to bridge the gap between promising health techn...

American Stroke Association Launches $5.2 Million Initiative to Transform Stroke Care in Wyoming
A new statewide program aims to improve stroke outcomes across Wyoming by enhancing coordination among hospitals, EMS, and rehabilitation providers, s...

HeartBeam Advances Heart Attack Detection, Extends Cash Runway into 2027
HeartBeam reports Q2 2026 results, showing progress in its heart attack detection program and commercial launch, with cash runway extended into 2027.

No Agenda Episode 1892 Tackles Fauci Testimony, RFK Jr. Interview, and AI Kill Switch Debate
The latest No Agenda episode scrutinizes Fauci's Fifth Amendment pleas, RFK Jr.'s CNN clash, and a bipartisan AI 'kill switch' bill, while reflecting ...

Drywall Asheville Warns Homeowners About Asbestos Risks in Popcorn Ceilings
Drywall Asheville educates homeowners on the safety protocols needed before removing outdated popcorn ceilings in older mountain properties, highlight...

American Heart Association Honors Over 3,000 Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care Excellence
The American Heart Association recognizes more than 3,000 health care organizations for their commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care, highligh...

Even Light Activity May Lower Stroke, Death Risk in People With Atrial Fibrillation
A new study finds that physical activity, even at low levels, is associated with reduced risks of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation...

Nancy Brown Named to NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50 for 11th Time
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, has been recognized on The NonProfit Times 2026 Power and Influence Top 50 list for her 40 years o...

HeartBeam to Discuss Q2 Results and Strategy for Global Adoption of 3D ECG Platform
HeartBeam Inc. will host a conference call on August 13 to review its second-quarter financial results and outline its strategy to accelerate worldwid...

Nearly 23 Million U.S. Adults May Be Newly Eligible for Blood Pressure Medication Under 2025 Guidelines
A new study estimates that 28% of U.S. adults with high blood pressure may qualify for medication under updated guidelines, highlighting a treatment g...

NowMedia Television Networks and Dr. Nathan S. Bryan Launch 'Your Optimal Health' Program
NowMedia Television Networks partners with nitric oxide expert Dr. Nathan S. Bryan to premiere a new health program, 'Your Optimal Health,' providing ...

Culturally Tailored Navajo Meals Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations in Landmark Trial
A first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial shows that medically tailored meals incorporating traditional Navajo foods significantly reduce hospital...

CHD Proteins Reveal Stage-Specific Roles in Heart Development, Offering New Insights into Congenital Defects
A comprehensive review published in World Journal of Pediatrics assigns distinct developmental roles to CHD chromatin remodelers—CHD7 early, CHD4 mid,...

Report Warns Nearly 60% of U.S. Women Could Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
A new scientific statement projects that nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, driven by rising rate...

New AHA Statement: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe for Heart, but Energy Drinks Pose Risks
The American Heart Association's new scientific statement concludes that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily from coffee is safe and may lower cardiovascul...

Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts to Host Orlando CME Conference for Healthcare Professionals
The CME conference offers up to 26 credits and focuses on dermatology, orthopedics, men's and women's health, cardiology, and emergency medicine, prov...

American Heart Association and NFL Award Grants to 164 Schools to Boost Student Physical Activity
The American Heart Association and the NFL have awarded NFL PLAY 60 grants to 164 schools across 44 states to combat rising childhood obesity by impro...

Wildfire Smoke and Summer Heat Create Deadly Combination for Heart Health, American Heart Association Warns
The American Heart Association warns that the combination of wildfire smoke and extreme heat significantly increases cardiovascular risks, including h...

Cardio Diagnostics Poised at Intersection of AI and Precision Medicine to Address Growing Cardiovascular Disease Market
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings is leveraging AI, epigenetics, and genetics for early detection of coronary heart disease, targeting a market projected to...

BioAdaptives Details Xcellara Platform Strategy Ahead of XcellaraHeart Launch
BioAdaptives outlines its Xcellara cellular wellness platform, backed by a clinical trial showing a 268.8% increase in stem/progenitor cells, ahead of...

Over 2,500 Fans Learn Hands-Only CPR at 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball and the American Heart Association trained over 2,500 fans in Hands-Only CPR during All-Star Week, aiming to double cardiac arre...

Birmingham OB/Gyn to Open Trussville Women's Health Center, Expanding Access in Eastern Alabama
Birmingham OB/Gyn announces a new full-service women's health center in Trussville, bringing expanded services including 3D mammography and AI-powered...

BioAdaptives to Launch XcellaraHeart Cardiovascular Supplement on Aug. 1
BioAdaptives announced the launch of XcellaraHeart, a cardiovascular wellness supplement combining its stem cell mobilization formula with Danshen roo...

Study Links Lower Income, Limited Insurance to Higher Death Rates in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
A new study finds that adults with congenital heart disease in states with lower household incomes and fewer insured residents face higher death and d...

Expert Highlights Growing Evidence Linking Respiratory Infections to Cardiovascular Disease
Professor Colin Russell of Amsterdam University emphasizes the overlooked link between respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease, urging vacci...

HeartBeam Patent Expands Cardiac Monitoring Capabilities to Include Heart Failure and Structural Heart Disease
HeartBeam Inc. received a new U.S. patent that integrates acoustic sensing and thoracic impedance into its credit card-sized ECG device, enabling futu...

Aortic Dissection: The Medical Emergency Behind Senator Graham's Death
Following U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death from an aortic dissection, experts explain the condition, its risk factors, and the importance of...

Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Hardening of Heart Valves, Study Finds
New research reveals that bacteria from gum disease may contribute to calcific aortic valve stenosis, a common heart valve disease, suggesting that tr...

Climate Change Intensifies Antimicrobial Resistance in Animal Diseases, New Research Warns
A new editorial and companion study show that climate change is accelerating antimicrobial resistance in animal diseases, urging a One Health approach...

FIFA Fan Events Become Massive CPR Training Ground as 800,000 Compressions Completed
At 2026 FIFA World Cup fan events, the American Heart Association's Hands-Only CPR training has achieved over 800,000 chest compressions, aiming to bo...

Study Finds Shared Risk Factors for Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Women
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that smoking and alcohol use are common modifiable risk factors for bo...

Future Aesthetica Launches Clinical-Grade Cosmetic Tattoo Training Academy in Sydney
Future Aesthetica's new academy in Annandale, Sydney, raises industry standards by integrating rigorous infection control and lifetime mentorship into...

New Editor-in-Chief Appointed for Circulation Journal, Promising Innovations in Cardiovascular Science
Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, a leading expert in pulmonary vascular research, has been named editor-in-chief of the American Heart Association's flag...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Central to Reperfusion Injury, Review Finds
A new review highlights how neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) drive inflammation and organ damage after blood flow restoration, pointing to potent...

Bear Bryant Award Returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27 Dynasty Mode
The American Heart Association's Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year Award will again be featured in EA SPORTS College Football 27, continuing its in...