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How a simple blood test could help detect heart damage during breast cancer treatment

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Published: June 13, 2026 14:00

Modern breast cancer screening and treatment have transformed survival. Many women now live long and healthy lives after diagnosis, thanks to increasingly effective chemotherapy and targeted therapies: medicines designed to attack particular features of…

Simple blood test unveils hidden risks of unstable coronary plaques

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Published: June 13, 2026 12:30

A straightforward blood-based assessment developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, can help assess how effectively high-density lipoprotein (HDL) removes cholesterol from blood vessel walls, a function known as cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC).…

AI model identifies patients at risk of underdiagnosed cause of high blood pressure

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Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

A study of a new AI model examining 30 years of routine electronic health records (EHR) data could improve screening for primary aldosteronism, a leading cause of high blood pressure that is often unrecognized but increases patients' risk of cardiovascular…

GLP-1s tied to elevated risk of fainting, dizziness

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Published: June 13, 2026 10:30

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a safety concern associated with GLP-1 drugs. Using health record data, the research team tracked more than 42,000 adults already taking at least two types of blood pressure medications. After starting…

Early heart changes may predict cancer years before diagnosis, long-term study suggests

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:40

A new study led by UCLA Health physician-scientists suggests that subtle changes in heart structure and function may signal an increased risk of developing certain cancers years later. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart…

New cardiac rehab model could save South Australia up to $10 million a year

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Published: June 12, 2026 08:00

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is strongly recommended after heart events and procedures, yet remains underused, with only 20%–50% of eligible patients participating—despite well-established recovery benefits.

Consuming a moderate amount of carbs could lower cardiovascular risk while also keeping 'bad' cholesterol down

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Published: June 11, 2026 21:00

Many people cross bread, pasta and potatoes off their menus, hoping to drop pounds and improve their heart health. But there's a controversy behind this multibillion-dollar wellness phenomenon: Research is divided on carbohydrate-restricted diets.

Home blood pressure tests could prevent heart attack and stroke

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Published: June 11, 2026 17:00

Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, shows a study recently published in the European Heart Journal–Digital Health. Patients…

Biological pacemaker dogma challenged as TBX18 fails and Hcn2 delivers

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Published: June 11, 2026 12:00

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC have overturned a key assumption in the biological pacemaker field. In a new preclinical study, they show that the transcription factor TBX18 does not generate true biological pacemaker activity, while the ion channel Hcn2…

Researchers develop first synthetic mitral valve model to replicate the heart's natural mechanics

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Published: June 11, 2026 10:20

Researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed an artificial model of the mitral heart valve that faithfully mimics the valve's complex mechanical behavior in the human heart. The study could help researchers better…

Visual storytelling and sharing circles reveal community-led path to indigenous heart health

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Published: June 11, 2026 00:00

A novel study among Indigenous communities in Canada utilizing sharing circles as the primary method of qualitative data collection shows that heart health is shaped by emotional, spiritual, social, and systemic factors, with trauma strongly influencing…

IV atorvastatin during myocardial infarction reduces myocardial damage compared to pre-infarction oral loading

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Published: June 10, 2026 21:40

Reducing the damage sustained by the heart during a myocardial infarction remains one of the major challenges in cardiology, even when the blocked coronary artery is reopened in a timely manner. Part of the myocardial injury continues to be difficult to…

Implementing all recommended drug guidelines for heart failure could reduce hospitalizations and cut costs

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Published: June 10, 2026 19:20

Patients hospitalized with a common form of heart failure could avoid later hospital stays—and dramatically lower health care costs—if they receive the full combination of four medications currently recommended in national treatment guidelines, according…

High blood pressure associated with lower risk of dementia in frail people

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Published: June 10, 2026 16:00

For people with physical frailty, having high blood pressure may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology. The study did not find a lower risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure who were more…

Sleep and exercise may curb heart risk from mutant white blood cells

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Published: June 10, 2026 15:40

Healthy sleep and regular exercise can work to counteract genetic mutations in white blood cells that are associated with cardiovascular disease and are most common among older people, Mount Sinai researchers have found. In a study published in Nature, the…

Think exercise can undo the effects of sitting all day? You may want to stand for this, study suggests

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Published: June 10, 2026 15:20

A new Dalhousie study suggests improved fitness may not be enough to protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. The study, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, examined whether 12 weeks of high-intensity interval…

Sleepy days and restless nights are a dangerous combination for blood pressure

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Published: June 10, 2026 15:00

A new study from Penn State College of Medicine, to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting, found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of both prevalent and incident hypertension, and taking 30 minutes or longer to fall…

Canadian women have to advocate for themselves when seeking treatment for high blood pressure: study

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Published: June 10, 2026 11:00

Canadian women have to advocate for themselves when it comes to seeking treatment for high blood pressure, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Alberta and the University of Ottawa. The findings are published in the…

Brain aneurysm map reveals cell types tied to rupture risk

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Published: June 10, 2026 05:00

A new study from UC San Francisco shows how certain cells in the brain may cause aneurysms to weaken and rupture. It helps explain why some aneurysms burst while others do not and could lead to new ways of predicting and possibly preventing strokes.

Statin use linked to lower risk of frailty in older veterans

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Published: June 9, 2026 20:10

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated that older U.S. veterans who initiated statin therapy were significantly less likely to develop frailty over time, suggesting that the cholesterol-lowering medications may have healthy aging benefits…

A marathon can send heart warning signals soaring, but what those alarms really mean is far from settled

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Published: June 9, 2026 18:30

Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex and training level, finds a synthesis of the available data, published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. But it is not clear whether these changes represent normal physiological…

Disrupted metabolism linked to heart failure

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Published: June 9, 2026 16:20

When heart cells burn fat without normal metabolic controls, they can deplete a lipid needed to keep mitochondria functioning properly, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical…

First-ever guideline on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome issued

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Published: June 9, 2026 14:00

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, along with two other leading medical organizations, have developed the first-ever guideline aimed at preventing and managing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, an…

Molecular mechanics behind heart cell restructuring revealed

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Published: June 9, 2026 13:20

Microtubules, part of heart muscle cells' internal "skeleton," help determine how the heart changes shape under stress, and a common signaling pathway called the ERK pathway acts as a key controller of where the building materials for these cells' growth…

One tiny patch could bring hospital-style heart checks into homes

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Published: June 9, 2026 11:40

A lightweight wearable device developed by UNSW engineers could one day help people monitor their heart and breathing health from home, potentially reducing hospital visits and allowing doctors to detect problems earlier. The flexible sensor patch, which…

Exposure to moderate levels of air pollution may cause heart damage, study suggests

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Published: June 9, 2026 10:00

In one of the largest studies to date, researchers examined the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and coronary atherosclerosis and found that even at moderate levels, long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with more advanced…

Unraveling the mystery of misfolded proteins in the heart

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Published: June 9, 2026 08:00

Researchers in the del Monte Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first to observe defects in the protein repair system associated with the peculiar, misfolded protein plaques previously observed in patients with idiopathic…

Protecting heart health in an era of temperature extremes

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Published: June 8, 2026 09:20

Extreme heat and cold are growing cardiovascular risks that can trigger heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death, according to a recent scientific statement by experts at Weill Cornell Medicine and other leading institutions. The…

Why one diabetes drug may sharply cut heart failure risk for genetically vulnerable patients

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Published: June 8, 2026 05:00

Rare genetic variants known to cause cardiomyopathy, an inherited cause of a weak heart, can increase the risk of patients developing heart failure. However, new research from Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT…

Some fruits and vegetables are especially good for heart health

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Published: June 8, 2026 04:00

Including blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans or cherries (washed down with green tea) in your recommended five-a-day (five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables, recommended by the UK's NHS) may be the best way to a healthier heart, new research…

GLP-1-based meds are linked to fewer heart events in adults with obesity, autoimmune disease

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Published: June 6, 2026 13:30

Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower rates of emergency department visits and were less likely to experience serious cardiac events, such as stroke,…

Bile acid receptor emerges as sleep apnea target to curb artery plaque

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Published: June 6, 2026 10:00

Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide. The study, presented at ASM Microbe 2026, showed how microbes modify bile to…