Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on: June 02,2026

Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on:June 02,2026

Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAF and HF share lineage-specific GRN alterations in the atria. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-025-00775-2New research from a mul

Updated on: May 27,2026

Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAF and HF share lineage-specific GRN alterations in the atria. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-025-00775-2New research from a mul

Updated on:May 27,2026

Ablation reduces stroke risk for atrial fibrillation and may remove need for some types of blood thinners

Updated on: November 30,2025

Ablation reduces stroke risk for atrial fibrillation and may remove need for some types of blood thinners

Updated on:November 30,2025

How to predict developmental differences in kids with heart defects

Updated on: December 05,2025

How to predict developmental differences in kids with heart defects

Updated on:December 05,2025

Gut microbes likely play a role in coronary artery disease, study suggests

Updated on: December 03,2025

Gut microbes likely play a role in coronary artery disease, study suggests

Updated on:December 03,2025

Recreational marathoners show no long-term heart damage after 10 years

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and the US tracked cardiac function in recreational marathon runners over a 10

Updated on: January 24,2026

Recreational marathoners show no long-term heart damage after 10 years

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and the US tracked cardiac function in recreational marathon runners over a 10

Updated on:January 24,2026

Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term

byBoston University School of MedicineCentral Illustration. Credit:JACC: Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102643Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of

Updated on: May 27,2026

Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term

byBoston University School of MedicineCentral Illustration. Credit:JACC: Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102643Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of

Updated on:May 27,2026

What to know about exercise as medicine for high blood pressure

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established h

Updated on: January 31,2026

What to know about exercise as medicine for high blood pressure

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established h

Updated on:January 31,2026

Researchers use AI and genetics to identify early signs of a rare, life-threatening heart condition

Updated on: December 01,2025

Researchers use AI and genetics to identify early signs of a rare, life-threatening heart condition

Updated on:December 01,2025

Researchers identify a new stem cell patch to gently heal damaged hearts

Updated on: December 03,2025

Researchers identify a new stem cell patch to gently heal damaged hearts

Updated on:December 03,2025

Small RNA molecule found to control cholesterol and heart disease risk

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideSchematic of the function of tsRNA-Glu-CTC in regulating lipid homeostasis and atherosclerosis development. Credit:Nature Communications(2025).

Updated on: January 27,2026

Small RNA molecule found to control cholesterol and heart disease risk

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideSchematic of the function of tsRNA-Glu-CTC in regulating lipid homeostasis and atherosclerosis development. Credit:Nature Communications(2025).

Updated on:January 27,2026

AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may soon be able to diagnose an elusive form of heart disease within seconds by using an AI model developed at Universit

Updated on: January 13,2026

AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors may soon be able to diagnose an elusive form of heart disease within seconds by using an AI model developed at Universit

Updated on:January 13,2026