Heart Disease

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New Heart Disease Guidelines Push Earlier Cholesterol Testing and Genetic Screening
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New Heart Disease Guidelines Push Earlier Cholesterol Testing and Genetic Screening

Major cardiology groups recommend cholesterol screening in childhood for some, plus new genetic risk factors like lipoprotein(a) testing.

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Mar 30, 2026 0
Massive Study Debunks Most Statin Side Effects as Placebo Responses
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Massive Study Debunks Most Statin Side Effects as Placebo Responses

Analysis of 123,940 patients reveals most reported statin side effects occur equally in placebo groups, challenging widespread medication fears.

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Mar 29, 2026 6
Heart Disease Surges Across Asia Pacific as Air Pollution and Diet Drive Silent Epidemic
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Heart Disease Surges Across Asia Pacific as Air Pollution and Diet Drive Silent Epidemic

New study reveals ischemic heart disease rising 3.79% annually across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, driven by regional risk factors.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Sitting 14+ Hours Daily After Heart Attack Doubles Risk of Death Within One Year
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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Early Sugar Restriction Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 30% Decades Later
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Early Sugar Restriction Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 30% Decades Later

New research shows limiting sugar from pregnancy through age 2 dramatically reduces cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
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