Heart Health

This news channel includes content on cardiovascular disease prevention, cardiac risk stratification, diagnosis, screening programs, and management of major risk factors that include diabetes, hypertension, diet, life style, cholesterol, obesity, ethnicity and socio-economic disparities.

CES 2025: Cardiologist check-ups, AI-powered smart mirrors coming to heart patients’ homes
Healthcare companies from all over the world are showing off their newest cardiovascular offerings at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Semaglutide linked to ‘significant and consistent’ benefits for heart bypass surgery patients
The popular GLP-1 receptor agonist appears to help limit adverse events and new-onset diabetes in patients with a history of CABG. Researchers shared the full study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The best diets for heart health: DASH diet surpasses Mediterranean, MIND, vegan and flexitarian options
Experts say the DASH diet, designed to lower blood pressure and improve heart health, is fairly flexible and associated with several key benefits.
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders
The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits
Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.

Cardiologists not practicing what they preach

Cardiologists push their patients to stay active, often emphasizing the link between physical activity and a healthy cardiovascular system. Many doctors, however, aren't listening to their own advice.

November 12, 2020

‘Parts of the country are being left behind’: Tracking food insecurity and cardiovascular death in the United States

Food insecurity is a significant issue in the United States, one that could get much worse as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

November 11, 2020

Pre-pregnancy hypertension on the rise throughout the US

An analysis of nearly 48 million births found that pre-pregnancy hypertension was up among both urban and rural women.

November 10, 2020

FDA announces another recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

Nostrum Laboratories is at the center of this latest voluntary recall.

November 5, 2020

Inflammatory foods—think red meat and sugary drinks—increase the risk of heart disease, stroke

The researchers emphasized the value of green leafy vegetables, yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee, tea and wine.

November 3, 2020

Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids benefit STEMI patients

Elevated EPA and ALA levels were associated with better outcomes for STEMI patients, including fewer cardiovascular complications and improved survival.

October 28, 2020

Keto diet can prevent, and potentially reverse, heart failure

The increasingly popular ketogenic diet could be a valuable tool in the fight against heart failure, according to a new study published in Nature Metabolism.

October 27, 2020

Cardiologist shares her go-to food for maintaining a healthy heart

Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, literally wrote the book on eating a heart-healthy diet, and now she has revealed the food she eats each and every day.

October 16, 2020

Heart Health

CES 2025: Cardiologist check-ups, AI-powered smart mirrors coming to heart patients’ homes

Semaglutide linked to ‘significant and consistent’ benefits for heart bypass surgery patients

The best diets for heart health: DASH diet surpasses Mediterranean, MIND, vegan and flexitarian options

FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits