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Heart Disease

Cardiovascular health, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and cardiac research

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Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Increases Blood Clot Risk in Premenopausal Women
Heart Health

Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Increases Blood Clot Risk in Premenopausal Women

Large UK study reveals elevated Lp(a) levels raise venous thromboembolism risk by 32% in premenopausal women but not in men or postmenopausal women.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 0
Vigorous Exercise Intensity Beats Volume for Preventing Eight Major Chronic Diseases
Heart Health

Vigorous Exercise Intensity Beats Volume for Preventing Eight Major Chronic Diseases

Large UK study shows exercise intensity matters more than total volume for preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia.

Research Paper
Mar 30, 2026 0
High-Intensity Cholesterol Treatment Stops Dangerous Plaque Growth in Heart Arteries
Heart Health

High-Intensity Cholesterol Treatment Stops Dangerous Plaque Growth in Heart Arteries

New study shows aggressive cholesterol-lowering therapy can halt progression of unstable arterial plaques that trigger heart attacks.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 16
PCSK9 Inhibitor Fails to Prevent Heart Transplant Vessel Disease Despite Lowering Cholesterol
Heart Health

PCSK9 Inhibitor Fails to Prevent Heart Transplant Vessel Disease Despite Lowering Cholesterol

Major cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab didn't reduce artery plaque buildup in heart transplant patients, despite cutting LDL by 57%.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 13
NAD+ Supplementation Shows Promise for Treating Heart Failure Through Mitochondrial Repair
Heart Health

NAD+ Supplementation Shows Promise for Treating Heart Failure Through Mitochondrial Repair

Review reveals how NAD+ precursors like NMN could restore heart function by fixing cellular energy production and reducing oxidative damage.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Heart-Brain-Metabolism Axis Links Cardiovascular Disease to Cognitive Decline
Heart Health

Heart-Brain-Metabolism Axis Links Cardiovascular Disease to Cognitive Decline

New review reveals how heart, brain, gut, and metabolism interconnect to drive vascular cognitive impairment and dementia.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
PINK1 Protein Guards Hearts by Clearing Damaged Mitochondria and Blocking Inflammation
Heart Health

PINK1 Protein Guards Hearts by Clearing Damaged Mitochondria and Blocking Inflammation

New research reveals how PINK1-mediated mitophagy protects against heart failure by preventing inflammatory DNA release from damaged mitochondria.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Heart's Blood Vessels Are Primary Aging Hotspots, Spatial Analysis Reveals
Heart Health

Heart's Blood Vessels Are Primary Aging Hotspots, Spatial Analysis Reveals

Advanced spatial mapping shows vascular regions drive cardiac aging through inflammation and senescence accumulation.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Scientists Discover How Heart Disease Damages Lung Blood Vessels and Shortens Lifespan
Heart Health

Scientists Discover How Heart Disease Damages Lung Blood Vessels and Shortens Lifespan

New research reveals the molecular pathway linking heart failure to lung damage, offering potential therapeutic targets.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
How One Heart Attack or Stroke Programs Your Immune System for Lifelong Disease
Heart Health

How One Heart Attack or Stroke Programs Your Immune System for Lifelong Disease

A single cardiovascular event creates inflammatory memory that drives chronic disease across multiple organs for years.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 1
Fat Around Blood Vessels Shows Major Sex Differences That Impact Heart Health
Heart Health

Fat Around Blood Vessels Shows Major Sex Differences That Impact Heart Health

New research reveals how perivascular fat tissue functions differently in men and women, affecting cardiovascular risk.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Heart Disease Risk Beyond Just Sleep Duration
Heart Health

Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Heart Disease Risk Beyond Just Sleep Duration

New research reveals that inconsistent sleep timing and duration variability harm cardiovascular health independently of total sleep time.

Research Paper
Mar 29, 2026 0
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