Research Topic

Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease prevention, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart function

421 articles

New RNA Drug Olpasiran Slashes Heart Disease Risk Factor by 95 Percent
Heart Health

New RNA Drug Olpasiran Slashes Heart Disease Risk Factor by 95 Percent

Breakthrough siRNA therapy dramatically reduces lipoprotein(a), a stubborn cardiovascular risk factor resistant to statins and lifestyle changes.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut Heart Attack Risk 37% in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut Heart Attack Risk 37% in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients

New meta-analysis shows PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce cardiovascular events and major amputations in PAD patients beyond standard statin therapy.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Turkish Study Reveals Major Gaps in Childhood Heart Disease Prevention
Heart Health

Turkish Study Reveals Major Gaps in Childhood Heart Disease Prevention

New research shows most children with inherited high cholesterol go undiagnosed, missing critical early intervention opportunities.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
New Cholesterol Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 50% With Just Two Injections Per Year
Heart Health

New Cholesterol Drug Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 50% With Just Two Injections Per Year

Inclisiran, a breakthrough RNA therapy, dramatically lowered dangerous cholesterol levels in real-world patients with minimal side effects.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
New PCSK9 Inhibitors Could Revolutionize Heart Disease Prevention and Longevity
Heart Health

New PCSK9 Inhibitors Could Revolutionize Heart Disease Prevention and Longevity

Advanced cholesterol-lowering therapies show promise for dramatically reducing cardiovascular disease risk through innovative approaches.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut Heart Attack Risk by 53% in Cardiovascular Disease Patients
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitors Cut Heart Attack Risk by 53% in Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Major analysis of 49,847 patients shows PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes beyond standard statin therapy.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Exercise Prevents Deadly Aortic Dissection by Preserving Blood Vessel Muscle Function
Heart Health

Exercise Prevents Deadly Aortic Dissection by Preserving Blood Vessel Muscle Function

New research reveals how regular exercise protects against aortic dissection, a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
High Triglycerides May Not Increase Risk of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms After All
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High Triglycerides May Not Increase Risk of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms After All

New mouse study challenges assumptions about triglycerides and aortic health, finding no increased risk of thoracic aneurysms.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Gene Splicing Switch Drives Blood Vessel Aging and Atherosclerosis
Heart Health

Gene Splicing Switch Drives Blood Vessel Aging and Atherosclerosis

Scientists discover how a molecular switch in blood vessel cells accelerates aging and plaque formation, revealing new therapeutic targets.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Poor Sleep Dramatically Increases Heart Disease and Stroke Risk New Research Shows
Heart Health

Poor Sleep Dramatically Increases Heart Disease and Stroke Risk New Research Shows

Major review reveals sleep quality affects cardiovascular health beyond just duration. Multiple sleep factors impact heart disease risk.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Heart Cells Need Better Cleanup Crews to Prevent Cardiac Damage and Inflammation
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Heart Cells Need Better Cleanup Crews to Prevent Cardiac Damage and Inflammation

Inefficient cellular cleanup in the heart creates inflammation that damages non-regenerative heart muscle cells.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
HDL Cholesterol Particles Show Surprising Diversity That Could Boost Heart Protection
Heart Health

HDL Cholesterol Particles Show Surprising Diversity That Could Boost Heart Protection

New research reveals how good cholesterol forms diverse protective particles through a key cellular transporter mechanism.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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