A study of 1.4 million adults in England found that more than one-third had high…
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Cardiology is the branch of medicine and science focused on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the heart and blood vessels. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions, from high blood pressure and arrhythmias to heart failure and coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use advanced imaging, diagnostic tools, and interventional procedures to monitor and manage cardiovascular health. As heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, cardiology research is continuously advancing, exploring everything from genetics and lifestyle risk factors to innovative treatments like minimally invasive surgeries, stents, and artificial intelligence in diagnostics.
Atherosclerosis may begin shockingly early, with artery scans revealing hidden plaque in about one in…
The discovery could lead to more targeted treatments that reduce inflammation linked to high blood…
Continuous glucose monitoring may offer clues to heart and metabolic health in people without diabetes,…
A single infusion of an experimental CRISPR-Cas9 therapy was reported to safely lower LDL cholesterol…
Exposure to light at night may be linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s…
A heart scan led to far fewer statin recommendations and much higher medication adherence, but…
In a two-year head-to-head trial, researchers found that two very different dietary approaches produced similar…
A major trial found that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit some patients younger than 70 with…
A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improved heart function by up to…
Improved fitness did not prevent prolonged sitting from impairing blood-vessel function in the legs. Long…
Curcumin improved blood vessel health in diabetic rats, but human benefits still need to be…
A few minutes of sprinting triggered a much larger immediate molecular response than prolonged moderate…
People with atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease who received NOACs showed a modestly slower rate…
Regular stair climbing was associated with substantially lower risks of cardiovascular death and death from…
Cardiovascular health in midlife may influence mental function later in life. A person’s activity level…
By studying a gene associated with congenital heart defects, scientists uncovered a mechanism showing how…
In a six-month study, people with obesity who ate an avocado each day lowered their…