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US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease risk

US cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting the focus from a 10-year heart attack risk to 30-year and lifetime cardiovascular risk. Here's what has changed, who may now qualify, and what doctors say before starting cholesterol-lowering medication.

The Economic Times

I work in a hospital – and didn’t know I was having a heart attack. Here’s what more women should know

Women and men exhibit different heart attack symptoms. Knowing these lesser-known factors can help save your life

The Guardian - US

FDA-Cleared AI Reads Your Routine ECG and Flags Hidden Heart Failure Before You Have Any Symptoms

EchoNext received FDA clearance June 23, 2026, as the first AI to detect six types of hidden heart disease from a routine ECG. Here is what patients and doctors need to know.

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AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide

AstraZeneca's nerve drug Wainua unexpectedly failed a late-stage heart disease trial. This setback has caused investor concern and impacted the company's share price. Investors now await results from two key oncology trials, SERENA-4 and AVANZAR. Success in these trials is crucial for maintaining confidence in AstraZeneca's research engine. The company…

The Economic Times

Pfizer and the $200 Billion-Dollar Cardiovascular Market

Pfizer's cardiovascular business highlights the intersection of drug pricing, marketing, patents, and competition in the rapidly growing $200 billion heart disease market.

International Business Times

5 Foods That Help Keep Your Blood Vessels Healthy

Your heart is always at work pumping blood and oxygen into your body, but when cholesterol, inflammation, and hypertension affect your arteries, you become susceptible to heart problems. Despite medical intervention and lifestyle changes being necessary in such cases, there is still another thing that can come in handy with…

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Coffee Heart Disease Warning: Why Your Daily Brew Could Help or Harm Your Heart

A new AHA report suggests that drinking up to five cups of coffee daily may lower heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes risks, but brewing methods significantly impact these benefits.

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Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answer

Coffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several heart-related conditions. Black coffee appears to offer the biggest cardiovascular benefits. Energy drinks, however, may have harmful effects on the heart. Individual responses to caffeine…

The Economic Times

Women with hormone condition face four times higher heart disease risk, study finds

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The Independent UK

Common health condition could increase heart disease risk in women

New research found women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) have a four times higher risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

Harvard study finds spending just two hours a week on this habit could help you live longer, cut heart disease and dementia death risk; combining it with aerobic exercise may lower early death risk by up to 45%

New research suggests strength training offers significant health benefits. Just 90 to 120 minutes weekly lowers death risk from all causes. This exercise also reduces the likelihood of dying from heart disease. Neurological conditions like dementia also show a decreased risk. Combining strength and aerobic workouts provides the greatest health…

The Economic Times

The community laundry working to reduce heart disease in the Northern Territory

Access to a working laundry reduces rates of scabies, which is widespread in many remote Indigenous communities and can increase the risk of rheumatic heart disease

The Guardian - AU

A Heart Under Fire: The Circumstances That Left Beloved Reggae Singer, Fantan Mojah, Dead at 49

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications. His passing is drawing attention to the risks of advanced heart disease and the importance of early treatment.

Medical Daily

Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

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Fantan Mojah's Final Heart Riddim Came Too Soon at 49, Highlights the Silent Warning Signs of Heart Disease

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications, cutting short a planned return to the stage. His passing has renewed attention to the warning signs and risks of heart disease.

Medical Daily

New Research Shows That Where Your Sugar Comes From May Matter More Than How Much You Eat

New research suggests sugar from whole fruit, dairy, and added sugars affect heart health differently. Here's what the science says about where your sugar comes from.

The Guardian - UK

Reducing ultra-processed foods could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, study suggests

Researchers in Canada say that UFPs could be ‘substantial and potentially preventable’ contributor to the disease

Evening Standard

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Data suggests deaths will fall if people cut their intake of UPFs.

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The Health Tests You Should Get In Your 20s Even If You Feel Perfectly Healthy

Feeling healthy does not always mean everything is perfect inside your body. High cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain infections can go unnoticed for years without causing obvious symptoms. Your 20s are the ideal time to create a baseline for your health. Regular screenings are not…

International Business Times UK

Lindsey Graham Death Probe: MAGA Pushes Foul Play Theory After Russia Sanctions Call

Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death after a Ukraine trip has sparked speculation of foul play, despite no evidence. His passing follows a history of heart disease in his family.

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Do Heart Supplements Actually Lower Risk

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet millions of people reach for supplements hoping to protect their hearts before problems begin.

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What Is the ApoB Test and Why Are Doctors Talking About It?

HHave you ever looked at your health report, seen "normal cholesterol," and felt completely reassured? Most of us would. After all, we've always been told that if our cholesterol numbers are under control, our heart is probably doing just fine. But what if that isn't the full story? Doctors are…

Evening Standard

AstraZeneca sees stock market value slump by more than £20bn after drug setback

The FTSE 100 firm found the Wainua drug failed to meet a goal to reduce deaths related to heart disease.

The Economic Times

AstraZeneca shares slide after Ionis-partnered drug fails late-stage heart disease trial

AstraZeneca shares fell after Wainua failed a key trial. The drug did not reduce cardiovascular deaths or heart problems. Wainua showed no effect in patients already on stabilizer therapy. A subgroup taking the drug without stabilizers showed a nominal benefit. This setback impacts a projected two billion dollar sales opportunity.

Times Life

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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