Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, and allergic diseases in children
Ultra-processed foods linked to childhood weight and heart risks
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of ultra-processed food (UPF) on pediatric health. High UPF intake is linked…
High intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to weight gain, metabolic issues, and higher rates of asthma and skin conditions in children.
Multi-target therapies may address combined hypertension and dyslipidemia pathophysiology
Multi-Target Therapies May Address Combined Hypertension and High Cholesterol
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on synergistic mechanisms of hypertension and dyslipidemia, highlighting the RAAS/PPAR axis, AMP…
Combining treatments like statins and RAAS inhibitors may offer a more precise way to manage both high blood pressure and cholesterol levels…
Gastrodia elata polysaccharides may improve cardiovascular health via gut microbiota mediated metabolic pathways
Gastrodia elata Polysaccharides May Support Heart Health via Gut Bacteria
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on how Gastrodia elata polysaccharides (GEPs) influence cardiovascular health through gut microbi…
New research suggests that certain compounds from the Gastrodia elata plant may improve heart health by interacting with gut bacteria to red…
Evolocumab reduces MACE by 29% in patients with BMI greater than or equal to 35 kg/m
Evolocumab shows greater heart protection for patients with higher BMI
This randomized controlled trial of 27,564 stable atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients found that evolocumab significantly reduce…
A large study finds that the heart medication evolocumab provides significantly more protection against heart attacks and strokes for patien…
Current literature lacks research on myocardial infarction warning signs within transgender and gender diverse populations in the United States
No clear guide exists for transgender heart attack warning signs in the United States
A brief review highlights a critical gap in understanding heart attack symptoms for transgender and gender diverse individuals. More researc…
A review found no current research on heart attack warning signs for transgender people, leaving them without standard heart health educatio…
Eating later in the biological day is associated with impaired glucose regulation and reduced insulin sensitivity
Eating later in the day is linked to worse blood sugar and heart health markers
This narrative review examines chrononutrition in obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Findings indicate that…
A review suggests eating later in the biological day is associated with impaired glucose regulation and reduced insulin sensitivity in peopl…
Medication literacy is low among patients with cardiovascular diseases, meta-analysis finds
Medication literacy low in heart disease patients, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 9,599 patients with cardiovascular diseases found low medication literacy levels across three va…
Heart disease patients often struggle with medication literacy, a new review of 9,599 patients reveals.
Younger US men show sharp loneliness increase, older men stable, systematic review finds
Loneliness Linked To Health Risks In Men Across The United States
This systematic review of 30 core studies on US men found no widespread epidemic of loneliness, but younger men (ages 18–29) show a sharp in…
A review of 30 studies finds loneliness in men is linked to depression, heart disease, and higher mortality, with younger men facing a sharp…
AI-driven cardiovascular risk prediction in type 2 diabetes shows promise but bias and lack of diversity limit clinical use
New machine learning tools show promise but need better testing for diverse patients with diabetes
This narrative review examines machine learning models for cardiovascular risk prediction in type 2 diabetes. Neural networks showed superio…
Artificial intelligence can predict heart risks for people with type 2 diabetes better than current methods. However, these new tools often …
Combined EPA and DHA supplementation showed no broad benefit for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established disease
New research shows combined fish oil supplements did not lower heart attack risk for patients with existing heart disease
This meta-analysis evaluated combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in patients with established cardiovasc…
A large study of over 25,000 patients found that taking moderate doses of EPA and DHA together did not significantly reduce major heart even…
Trans fatty acids from dairy foods show no increased cardiometabolic risk in systematic review and meta-analysis
Dairy fat with altered cow diets does not raise heart disease risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 RCTs and 12 prospective cohort studies found that trans fatty acids from dairy foods were not…
A large review of dairy foods shows that fat from cows with altered diets does not increase heart disease risk or diabetes risk.
Patient-centred follow-up consultations improve goal attainment in CVD risk patients
Follow-up talks help heart patients reach health goals
This cluster-randomized trial in 712 patients with CVD risk factors found that those receiving patient-centred follow-up consultations had h…
Heart patients who had follow-up consultations were more likely to achieve their health goals, a new trial finds.
Questions about Cardiovascular Disease
How can oral health strategies improve care for patients with cardiovascular diseases?
Oral health strategies like screening, education, and medical-dental collaboration can improve cardiovascular care by reducing shared risk factors and inflammation.
Full answer →Does eating processed meat increase cancer risks for people with cardiovascular diseases?
Yes, processed meat increases cancer risk for everyone, including people with cardiovascular diseases, due to shared risk factors and inflammatory pathways.
Full answer →How does high Lipoprotein(a) relate to the severity of my coronary artery disease?
Higher Lp(a) levels are linked to more severe coronary artery disease, with a stepwise increase in Lp(a) as the number of blocked vessels rises.
Full answer →Can liver biomarkers help predict my 10-year risk of ASCVD events in the US or China?
Yes, liver biomarkers like GGT, ALP, and globulin can improve 10-year ASCVD risk prediction in both US and Chinese populations, especially when added to traditional risk factors.
Full answer →What lipid lowering treatments are common for ASCVD patients with familial hypercholesterolemia in Israel?
Common lipid-lowering treatments for ASCVD patients with FH in Israel include high-intensity statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors, though real-world data show many patients still have uncontrolled LDL-C.
Full answer →What do we know about extracellular vesicles causing vascular calcification in cardiovascular disease?
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) can both promote and inhibit vascular calcification in cardiovascular disease, depending on their cargo and cellular origin.
Full answer →How does chronic air pollution specifically affect children and older adults with heart issues?
Chronic air pollution worsens heart conditions in children and older adults by triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and vascular damage, with older adults facing higher cardiovascular mortality and children experiencing long-term developmental risks.
Full answer →What tools help patients with cardiovascular disease understand their personal disease risk?
Risk calculators like Heart Age, along with LDL-C and blood pressure numbers, help patients with CVD understand their personal risk. Tools that show 'heart age' can motivate risk reduction.
Full answer →All Cardiovascular Disease Articles
- Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, and allergic diseases in children
- Multi-target therapies may address combined hypertension and dyslipidemia pathophysiology
- Gastrodia elata polysaccharides may improve cardiovascular health via gut microbiota mediated metabolic pathways
- Evolocumab reduces MACE by 29% in patients with BMI greater than or equal to 35 kg/m
- Current literature lacks research on myocardial infarction warning signs within transgender and gender diverse populations in the United States
- Medication literacy is low among patients with cardiovascular diseases, meta-analysis finds
- Younger US men show sharp loneliness increase, older men stable, systematic review finds
- Eating later in the biological day is associated with impaired glucose regulation and reduced insulin sensitivity
- AI-driven cardiovascular risk prediction in type 2 diabetes shows promise but bias and lack of diversity limit clinical use
- Trans fatty acids from dairy foods show no increased cardiometabolic risk in systematic review and meta-analysis
- Combined EPA and DHA supplementation showed no broad benefit for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with established disease
- X chromosome inactivation escape and skewing are discussed in a narrative review covering autoimmune, neurodevelopmental, cardiovascular, and cancer conditions
- Patient-centred follow-up consultations improve goal attainment in CVD risk patients
- Meta-analysis of CMR biomarkers in diabetes shows elevated ECV and reduced perfusion
- Breast arterial calcification linked to increased cardiovascular mortality risk
- Expert consensus guideline on cholesterol-lowering strategies for Chinese population with dyslipidemia and ASCVD
- Narrative review discusses SECTM1 for cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases without reported outcomes or safety data
- Pre-infection vaccination linked to lower cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event risks in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals
- Protocol for a qualitative systematic review on digital health technologies in young adults with CVD
- Narrative review explores bromelain's potential across multiple chronic diseases
- Narrative review discusses extracellular vesicles as biomarkers for cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases
- Systematic review of curcumin with piperine for metabolic and cardiometabolic conditions
- Narrative review explores strategic collaborations to expand interventional cardiology access in sub-Saharan Africa
- OAC monotherapy offers optimal balance for secondary prevention in atrial fibrillation and stroke patients compared to combination strategies
- Narrative review examines exercise effects on anxiety, depression, and metabolic dysfunction without reported outcomes
- Narrative review of risk perception tools for chronic disease patients
- Umbrella review synthesizes evidence on potassium-containing low-sodium salt substitutes for blood pressure and cardiovascular outcomes
- Review of extracellular vesicles in vascular calcification and cardiovascular disease
- Saudi Healthcare Workers Show Divergent Knowledge And Attitudes Regarding Beta-Blocker Therapy Management Practices
- Systematic review of oral health integration strategies in primary and cardiovascular care settings
- GLP-1 receptor agonists show greater weight loss in women than men across multiple trials
- Digital Health Interventions Show Mixed Results for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Across Weight Categories
- Sex differences in outcomes after stroke in NVAF with ASCVD: a post hoc analysis
- Perspective review discusses chronic air pollution effects on children and older adults in Puerto Rico
- Meta-analysis finds home-based exercise improves VO2 peak in CVD and healthy adults
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links Mediterranean diet to improved cardiometabolic markers
- Reversion of Prediabetes to Normoglycemia Linked to 68% Lower Diabetes Risk
- Lipid lowering therapy patterns in patients with ASCVD and familial hypercholesterolemia in Israel
- Systematic review of observational data shows wide variation in primary care discontinuation of lipid-lowering and antihypertensive therapies
- Retrospective cohort study links ABSI and TyG index to incident cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults
- Systematic review of cardiovascular disease incidence in Italian adults without baseline disease
- Umbrella review associates processed meat consumption with higher risks of cancer and chronic disease outcomes
- Genome-wide analysis of 1.7 million individuals reveals shared genetic liability across cardiovascular diseases in European and East Asian biobanks
- PRISMA Scoping Review Examines Food-Drug Interactions in Cardiovascular and Diabetic Medications
- Individual-participant data meta-analysis shows blood-pressure lowering reduces cardiovascular risk in CKD and non-CKD populations
- Cumulative LDL-C exposure strongly influences cardiovascular risk more than later-life levels
- Meta-analysis suggests Hatha yoga may improve blood pressure and glucose in non-communicable disease patients
- Review of BRIDGE model for predicting lipid-lowering therapy adherence trajectories
- Systematic review synthesizes Rhaponticum species chemistry, traditional uses, and research gaps across multiple conditions
- Narrative review supports SGLT-2i use in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
- Liver biomarkers improve ASCVD risk prediction in US and Chinese cohorts
- Lipoprotein(a) concentrations associate with coronary artery disease severity in single-center observational cohort of 238 adults
- Higher Plasma Aldosterone Linked to 51% Increased CVD Risk in Hypertensive Patients
- Chronic Insomnia in Hospitalized Adults: Associated Conditions and Metabolic Abnormalities
- Observational review finds high hypertension and cardiac risks 3-6 years after preterm pre-eclampsia in 45 women
- Review of ginsenoside CK shows potential antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects in cardiovascular disease models
- Mendelian Randomization review links Lp(a) to inflammatory protein pathways
- Review Examines IL-32 Role in Cardiovascular Diseases and Atherosclerosis
- Narrative review summarizes evidence on exercise benefits for cardiovascular disease and mortality risk reduction
- Tirzepatide MTD Demonstrates Cost-Effectiveness Versus Semaglutide MTD in Obesity Simulation Modeling Study
- Narrative review discusses exercise for cardiovascular disease without reported outcomes or safety data
- Higher body roundness index associates with cardiovascular disease high-risk status in Chinese adults
- Higher baseline TCBI associated with incident CVD in community-dwelling adults aged 45 years and older
- Narrative review on ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease mechanisms
- Review of UK Biobank data identifies plasma protein mediators in cardiometabolic disease progression
- Narrative review offers insights for managing breast cancer survivors with cardiovascular diseases
- Plasma proteomic profiles predict recurrent ASCVD events better than SMART2 risk scores in UK Biobank participants
- CAC progression assessed in 467 IBD patients without known ASCVD
- Review links periodontitis to higher cardiovascular risk but notes causal inference is unproven
- Systematic review validates habitat-phytochemistry model for 32 Salvia species in China
- Narrative review explores metformin and trimetazidine in cardiovascular conditions
- Narrative review: high-fiber breakfast cereals and wheat bran support digestive and cardiometabolic health
- Narrative review conceptualizes CVD as systemic immune–metabolic–inflammatory disease
- Body roundness index shows significant association with metabolic syndrome but constrained predictive ability for other CKM outcomes
- Narrative review examines transcriptional regulation in cardiovascular diseases and aging
- H. pylori eradication reduces cholesterol and LDL in patients with cardiovascular disease risk
- Review of ISG15 pathway targeting for inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases
- Chronotype-aligned exercise reduces systolic BP more than misaligned exercise in sedentary adults with cardiovascular risk
- TyG indices associated with coronary artery disease risk in first-time angiography patients
- Semaglutide dose linked to lower mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with baseline CVD
- Sacubitril/valsartan shows greater LVMI regression than some antihypertensives in hypertension with remodeling
- Cross-sectional study links CKD, sarcopenia, and undernutrition to CVD history in older Japanese adults
- Systematic review shows PCOS in obese women links to high MASLD and 2–4 fold increased cardiovascular and diabetes risks
- Pitavastatin showed no difference in health-related quality of life compared with placebo in people with HIV
- Dietary electrolytes and salt substitution impact blood pressure and cardiovascular risk in Latin American adults
- Home-based cardiac rehabilitation improved physical function in frail older patients with cardiovascular disease
- Meta-analysis finds inhaled corticosteroids associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in COPD patients
- Health behaviors explain 40% of occupational class CVD inequality in Helsinki municipal employees
- Mediterranean diet adherence linked to reduced cardiovascular events and mortality in established CVD
- Atherogenic Index of Plasma Shows Limited Discrimination for Predicted CVD High-Risk Status in Chinese Screening Cohort
- Race-neutral CVD risk models show parity gains but create clinical harms for Black adults in cohort study
- Lipoprotein(a) shows substantial longitudinal variability in children with type 1 diabetes
- Explainable AI system predicts cardiovascular risk with high accuracy but struggles with patient retention
- ECG abnormalities associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in REGARDS cohort analysis
- Preliminary U.S. data links underlying health conditions to higher COVID-19 severity risk
- Report examines cardiovascular health and predicted heart age in US cancer survivors
- Meta-analysis finds colchicine associated with reduced MACE in ASCVD, but heterogeneity is substantial
- Metabolic syndrome associated with higher cardio-renal risk in kidney transplant recipients
- TRACK trial to assess low-dose rivaroxaban for MACE in advanced CKD/dialysis patients
- Meta-analysis: Colchicine reduces MACE by 17%, eMACE by 23% in ASCVD