Smartphone Technology for Heart Rhythm Monitoring May Cut Healthcare Spending

8 June 2026

A new study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can significantly reduce same-day cancellations of planned electrical cardioversion procedures…

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Falling Temperatures Drive Up Heart-Related Mortality Rates

9 May 2026

Following one of the coldest winters in recent memory across large parts of the country, new research is drawing attention to a frequently underestimated consequence…

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Maintaining Heart Health for Older Male Sportsmen

31 January 2026

Veteran male endurance athletes who have spent many years training at high intensity may face a higher risk of serious heart rhythm problems during exercise,…

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Living with food and financial insecurity may age the heart faster than recognised clinical risk factors

7 January 2026

A new analytical study exploring how social determinants of health influence cardiac ageing has identified financial strain and food insecurity as the most potent contributors…

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Research Identifies Optimal Workout for Individuals with Diabetes

10 February 2025

A study has unveiled the most effective forms of exercise for individuals with type-1 diabetes, shedding light on how different types of physical activity can…

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The Human Heart’s Concealed Capacity for Self-Repair

15 December 2024

After experiencing severe heart failure, the heart’s natural capacity to regenerate by creating new cells is significantly diminished. Yet, a new study from Karolinska Institutet…

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Even Moderate Exercise Can Lower the Risk of Common Heart Conditions

1 December 2024

A new study spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health has demonstrated that incorporating just an additional hour of physical activity each week may diminish…

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Enhancing Treatment Results for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

25 November 2024

A recent article published in JAMA Network Open casts new light on the life quality and health outcomes of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD),…

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Exposure to Metals May Heighten the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

20 November 2024

Environmental pollution from metals is increasingly recognized as a significant factor contributing to coronary artery calcification, a condition as detrimental as traditional cardiovascular risk factors…

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Semaglutide, a weight loss medication, linked to decreased COVID-19 mortality in Brigham-conducted research

7 September 2024

An international study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that patients receiving weekly injections of the…

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Cleveland Clinic Research Associates Sugar Substitute with Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

29 August 2024

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered that higher concentrations of the sugar alcohol Xylitol are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular incidents such…

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Study reveals persistent high use of aspirin among the elderly, despite associated dangers

11 August 2024

A comprehensive survey, which represents approximately 150 million adults annually, indicates that the use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to…

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