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5 great cardio workouts you can do at home

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Published: October 23, 2026 17:00

You might have heard that cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.

US cannabis legalization linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions

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Published: October 22, 2026 18:30

Legalization of recreational cannabis in the U.S. is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open-access journal BMJ Open.

Cardiac MRI reveals distinct mechanisms in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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Published: October 22, 2026 16:20

In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), the heart's pumping function is largely maintained, yet the heart is unable to fill adequately with blood. A multicenter study by the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) now shows that…

After stroke and AFib, restoring heart rhythm linked to lower risk of another stroke

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Published: October 21, 2026 16:00

For people hospitalized with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib), restoring the heart's normal rhythm within eight weeks after stroke is associated with a lower risk of having another stroke, according to a new study published in Neurology.

Newer anticoagulants may help prevent strokes in AFib patients with previous brain bleeds

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Published: October 21, 2026 16:00

For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat, and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of stroke also known as a brain bleed, anticoagulant use was associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke and death, according to a new study…

Nearly half of on-duty firefighter deaths are heart-related

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Published: October 21, 2026 14:00

Cardiac events account for nearly half of all on-duty firefighter deaths in the U.S.—a proportion that has steadily increased over the past three decades, according to a Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University study.

Reducing nuclear damage improves heart function and survival in mice

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Published: October 21, 2026 12:00

Reducing damage to the nuclei of heart muscle cells improved heart function and extended survival in mice with a form of inherited heart disease, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers. The findings point to new approaches for understanding…

How symptoms guide surgery decisions for people with thickened heart muscle

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Published: October 21, 2026 07:40

Hearing that someone you love may need heart surgery can be scary, especially when you're also trying to understand an unfamiliar heart condition. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, treatment usually starts with medication. However, for some people,…

Can drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease?

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Published: October 21, 2026 03:00

In a Journal of Internal Medicine study, people who drank tea had a lower risk of vascular disease than non-tea drinkers.

First-in-human study of dual-imaging catheter to assess heart attack risk, guide treatment

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Published: October 20, 2026 23:40

Researchers at the UC Davis National Center for Interventional Biophotonic Technologies (NCIBT) have concluded the first-in-human test of a new device that could help doctors better detect and treat atherosclerosis, the narrowing of blood vessels due to…

Cell therapy using cardiac muscle cell aggregates improves heart function following a heart attack

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Published: October 20, 2026 17:40

In the event of a heart attack, the affected part of the heart muscle can no longer be supplied with oxygen and nutrients. As a result, the heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) die off. Scar tissue forms, and heart function is impaired. This often leads to…

Harnessing the heart's natural defense against heart attack damage

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:40

Researchers are investigating whether the body's built-in response to low oxygen can be harnessed to reduce heart damage during heart attacks and surgery, using drugs that are already available.

Q&A: Gene editing is coming for common diseases. Cardiologists discuss if we are ready

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:20

Gene therapy is no longer the future of medicine—it's reality. Treatments that replace, silence or edit genes are already changing clinical care.

Q&A: AI tool automates echocardiogram assessment of the heart's right ventricle

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Published: October 20, 2026 16:00

A new study develops and tests DROID-RV, a deep learning model that estimates right ventricular size and function from echocardiograms, and assesses how those estimates relate to later health outcomes. Mostafa Al-Alusi, M.D., M.S., and Patrick T. Ellinor,…

Gene variants that can cause sudden death mapped

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Published: October 20, 2026 14:20

Using a high-throughput technique, an international collaboration led by Vanderbilt Health researchers has created a "map" of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome.

Testosterone therapy may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women

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Published: October 20, 2026 12:00

Testosterone therapy is not routinely recommended for postmenopausal women, in part because long-term safety data remain limited. It is, however, prescribed off label to help women suffering from low libido. A new study links testosterone therapy in…

Heart tests suggest astronauts could tolerate Mars' gravity after months in space

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Published: October 20, 2026 11:40

A trip to Mars may be more feasible than previously thought, suggests a new study led by Northwestern Medicine, UT Southwestern and UT Houston that tracked the heart function of 13 astronauts during roughly six-month missions aboard the International Space…

Premature menopause associated with higher insulin levels and greater CVD risk

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Published: October 20, 2026 11:00

Premature menopause is associated with an increased risk of several long-term health problems due to estrogen deficiency. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of those health risks. However, the underlying cardiometabolic causes are unclear. A new study…

Machine learning spots hidden risk of functional decline after heart failure

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Published: October 20, 2026 10:00

For older adults with heart failure (HF), leaving the hospital alive does not always mean returning to an independent life. Loss of independence can reduce quality of life, increase caregiver burden and raise care needs. Yet most prognostic approaches…

One-third of Australians could benefit from preventive heart attack and stroke medications: New risk assessment

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Published: October 19, 2026 23:40

Australia's updated cardiovascular disease risk calculator is identifying substantially more Australians aged 45–74 as being at "intermediate" risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new analysis published in the Medical Journal of Australia. The…

3D printing method could expand options for personalized cardiovascular devices

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Published: October 19, 2026 19:40

An international research team led by IMDEA Materials Institute and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has developed a method for manufacturing personalized cardiovascular medical devices using three-dimensional printing of nitinol, a superelastic…

Unclogging carotid artery fails to improve cognition in clinical trial

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Published: October 19, 2026 15:00

Cognition often deteriorates when the brain's main blood vessels are clogged, but a Columbia-led study published in JAMA shows that cognition cannot be improved by opening the blockages with stenting or surgery.

For caregivers with cardiovascular conditions, poor sleep and emotional distress are linked to greater strain

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Published: October 19, 2026 14:20

Family caregivers often put their own health second. For those already living with cardiovascular conditions, caregiving can add to their physical and emotional strain.

Cannabis use linked to higher heart attack risk during and after surgery, but fewer blood clots

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Published: October 18, 2026 14:30

As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood clots in the…

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower risk of serious heart-related complications and infections after surgery

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Published: October 18, 2026 14:30

GLP-1 medications, widely prescribed for diabetes and weight loss, may also help protect people from serious complications after surgery. People taking GLP-1 medications had lower rates of major heart-related complications and infections after surgery than…

Ethnic inequalities in stroke explained by differences in stroke risk factors

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Published: October 16, 2026 22:00

Stroke risk is primarily linked to differences in traditional stroke risk factors, like diabetes and high blood pressure, rather than ethnicity, according to findings from a new south London study conducted at King's College London.

Disability burden linked to alcohol-related cirrhosis and heart failure projected to rise sharply by 2050

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Published: October 16, 2026 18:10

The disability burden associated with alcohol-related cirrhosis complicated by heart failure is projected to rise substantially by 2050 across Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the United States (US), according to new research presented at UEG Week 2026.

AI detects coronary heart disease from face and tongue photos in small test

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Published: October 16, 2026 12:00

An AI system trained on photographs of the face and tongue correctly identified every patient with coronary heart disease (CHD) in a small test, according to a new study from China.

Cardiac arrest: Why the quality of CPR could affect your chances of survival

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Published: October 16, 2026 10:40

When someone has a cardiac arrest, the actions of people nearby can make the difference between life and death. For years, the message has been clear: start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as quickly as possible, even if you've never been trained.

How heart failure reshapes bone marrow to create inflammation-related immune memory

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Published: October 15, 2026 18:40

Heart failure (HF) is a condition in which the heart is not able to pump blood effectively. However, its effects go beyond pumping and circulation. HF is also known to cause a lasting form of innate immune memory in stem cells that synthesize blood and…

Drug-coated balloons could offer an alternative to permanent heart stents for some patients

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Published: October 15, 2026 18:30

Thousands of heart patients could be treated without having a metal stent permanently implanted in their arteries—according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). A major analysis of more than 7,800 patients found that a newer treatment…

Learn CPR: Why it matters more than you may realize

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Published: October 15, 2026 14:20

A family member collapses at home. A co-worker suddenly becomes unresponsive. A child stops breathing.

Intensive blood pressure control protects the heart—with no added kidney failure risk detected

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Published: October 15, 2026 13:20

High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this extra strain can thicken the heart muscle and narrow the arteries, further complicating cardiovascular health. Even in people with no other health conditions, a 20 mmHg rise…

Aortic root enlargement technique allows surgeons to implant heart valves at least two sizes larger

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Published: October 15, 2026 12:00

When replacing the aortic valve, a small aortic root can limit the size of the prosthetic valve that can be implanted. If the new valve is too small in relation to the patient's body, the heart must continue to work against increased resistance—a so-called…

Exercise should be prescribed as a core component of cardiovascular care, say researchers

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Published: October 15, 2026 10:00

Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology scientific statement published in JACC.