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Sitting 14+ Hours Daily After Heart Attack Doubles Risk of Death Within One Year
Heart Health

Sitting 14+ Hours Daily After Heart Attack Doubles Risk of Death Within One Year

New study shows replacing just 30 minutes of sitting with light activity cuts cardiovascular risk by over half after cardiac events.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 2
New Heart Risk Calculator Accurately Predicts Calcium Buildup and Future Heart Attacks
Heart Health

New Heart Risk Calculator Accurately Predicts Calcium Buildup and Future Heart Attacks

PREVENT tool combined with calcium scoring improves heart attack prediction in 7,000-person study, enabling better preventive care decisions.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 0
Three New Gene Variants Raise Blood Clot Risk by 180%
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Three New Gene Variants Raise Blood Clot Risk by 180%

Swedish researchers discover genetic mutations that dramatically increase venous blood clot risk, offering new insights for prevention.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 0
COPD Patients Have Triple the Carbon Buildup in Lung Cells Compared to Smokers
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COPD Patients Have Triple the Carbon Buildup in Lung Cells Compared to Smokers

New research reveals COPD patients accumulate 3x more soot-like carbon in lung cells than smokers, triggering inflammation and worse breathing.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 0
New Molecule Discovery Could Prevent Blindness and Heart Disease
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New Molecule Discovery Could Prevent Blindness and Heart Disease

Scientists found that boosting ApoM levels helps clear harmful cholesterol deposits that cause age-related vision loss and heart problems.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 1
AI Predicts Fatal Heart Attacks 89% Accurately Using Hidden MRI Patterns
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AI Predicts Fatal Heart Attacks 89% Accurately Using Hidden MRI Patterns

New Johns Hopkins AI model spots deadly heart scarring patterns in MRI scans that doctors miss, dramatically outperforming current guidelines.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 0
Cardiologists Now Recommend Starting with Maximum-Dose Statins to Save More Lives
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Cardiologists Now Recommend Starting with Maximum-Dose Statins to Save More Lives

New research shows high-dose rosuvastatin and atorvastatin from day one provide better heart protection than gradual dose increases.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 0
Brazilian Heart Diet Program Reduces Major Cardiovascular Events in 2,534 Patients
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Brazilian Heart Diet Program Reduces Major Cardiovascular Events in 2,534 Patients

Large trial tests culturally-adapted Brazilian diet program against standard care for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 1
Telemonitoring Boosts Heart Attack Recovery Through Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Telemonitoring Boosts Heart Attack Recovery Through Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation

New telerehabilitation system aims to improve exercise adherence and cardiovascular outcomes after heart attacks.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 0
COVID Infection Ages Blood Vessels by 5 Years, Even in Mild Cases
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COVID Infection Ages Blood Vessels by 5 Years, Even in Mild Cases

New research reveals COVID accelerates arterial aging by about 5 years, particularly in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.

Press Release
Mar 29, 2026 1
Weight Loss and Exercise Combat Heart Failure in Obese Elderly Patients
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Weight Loss and Exercise Combat Heart Failure in Obese Elderly Patients

Wake Forest study tests whether diet, exercise, or both can improve heart function in older adults with diastolic heart failure and obesity.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 1
Weight Loss Plus Resistance Training Shows Promise for Heart Failure in Older Adults
Heart Health

Weight Loss Plus Resistance Training Shows Promise for Heart Failure in Older Adults

88-person trial tested whether adding resistance training to diet and cardio improves heart failure outcomes in elderly patients.

Clinical Trial
Mar 29, 2026 1
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