Research Topic

Heart Health

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

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Blood Proteins Link Depression and Stress to Heart Disease Risk
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Blood Proteins Link Depression and Stress to Heart Disease Risk

Scientists identify specific proteins that explain how psychological stress damages cardiovascular health over time.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
KRAS Mutations Destroy Lymphatic Valves Through Enzyme Overproduction
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KRAS Mutations Destroy Lymphatic Valves Through Enzyme Overproduction

New research reveals how genetic mutations cause lymphatic system failure by triggering excessive enzyme activity that destroys critical valves.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Common Heartburn Drugs May Reduce Blood Thinner Effectiveness in Heart Patients
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Common Heartburn Drugs May Reduce Blood Thinner Effectiveness in Heart Patients

New research examines whether proton pump inhibitors interfere with clopidogrel's protective effects against heart attacks.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Blood Test Could Predict Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Through Endothelial Damage
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Blood Test Could Predict Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Through Endothelial Damage

New biomarker soluble endoglin shows promise for early detection of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders in blood tests.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Exercise Training Stabilizes Dangerous Arterial Plaques Through Key Cellular Pathways
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Exercise Training Stabilizes Dangerous Arterial Plaques Through Key Cellular Pathways

New rabbit study reveals how exercise strengthens vulnerable plaques that cause heart attacks by restoring protective cellular signaling.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Drug LR12 Prevents Dangerous Plaque Buildup in Heart Stents by Calming Inflammation
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New Drug LR12 Prevents Dangerous Plaque Buildup in Heart Stents by Calming Inflammation

TREM-1 inhibitor LR12 reduced harmful plaque formation in stents by nearly 50% without affecting healing in rabbit studies.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Drive Dangerous Coronary Plaque Growth and Rupture Risk
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High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Drive Dangerous Coronary Plaque Growth and Rupture Risk

Meta-analysis of 19,822 people reveals elevated Lp(a) accelerates coronary plaque progression and creates rupture-prone plaques.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
CRP Blood Test Reveals Hidden Heart Risk Even in High-Risk Patients on Treatment
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CRP Blood Test Reveals Hidden Heart Risk Even in High-Risk Patients on Treatment

New research shows C-reactive protein levels can identify additional cardiovascular risk in patients already receiving optimal care.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Half of Heart Attack Survivors Skip Life-Saving Medications Within Two Years
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Half of Heart Attack Survivors Skip Life-Saving Medications Within Two Years

Major study reveals only 55% of heart attack patients stick to prescribed medications, dramatically increasing death and disease risk.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Scientists Discover How Poverty Damages Hearts Through Protein Pathways
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Scientists Discover How Poverty Damages Hearts Through Protein Pathways

New research reveals specific proteins that explain why lower socioeconomic status increases cardiovascular disease risk in older adults.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Small RNA Molecule Drives Brain Aneurysm Formation Through Blood Vessel Cell Death
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Small RNA Molecule Drives Brain Aneurysm Formation Through Blood Vessel Cell Death

Scientists discover how tRF-GluCTC promotes dangerous brain aneurysms by triggering cell death in blood vessel walls.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Intensive Cholesterol Treatment Cuts Heart Disease Risk 15% in Adults Over 65
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Intensive Cholesterol Treatment Cuts Heart Disease Risk 15% in Adults Over 65

Major analysis of 38,089 older adults shows aggressive lipid-lowering therapy significantly reduces cardiovascular events.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
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