May 07, 2025

FDA Approves Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Tablet

The FDA has approved HemiClor, a 12.5-mg chlorthalidone tablet, providing patients with a low-dose option.

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May 01, 2025

Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality Globally

Researchers linked di-2-ethylhexylphthalate plastic exposure to over 350,000 cardiovascular deaths and 10 million years of life lost, supporting calls for international regulatory measures.

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May 01, 2025

Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest Incidence

A UK Biobank analysis identified 56 modifiable risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest; lifestyle improvements alone could prevent up to 18% of cases, with a total prevention potential of 63%.

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April 30, 2025

ApoB Count and Lp(a) Levels Key to CAD Risk

Total apoB particle count and Lp(a) levels best reflect coronary artery disease risk, with researchers noting that lipid-related atherosclerotic risk is most accurately reflected by the total count of apoB-P.

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April 28, 2025

Higher Heart Risk Seen in Inflammatory Arthritis With IFG

Prediabetes in inflammatory arthritis patients raised cardiovascular risk by over twofold, researchers reported in a population-based cohort study.

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April 25, 2025

Multidimensional Sleep Health Affects Heart

Sleep is not a unitary physiologic experience, the AHA states in its new scientific statement, which redefines how physicians should assess sleep’s impact on cardiometabolic health.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 23, 2025

Life's Essential 8 Helps Predict CVD

"Greater cumulative CVH and improvement in CVH during young adulthood, as well as better CVH in middle age, were all independently associated with lower risk for incident CVD in midlife."

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April 22, 2025

Dual Therapy Lowers Death Risk in Diabetes Study

A large study found that combining GLP-1 receptor agonists with thiazolidinediones significantly reduced death and heart risks in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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