Hidden features within the spleen detected on abdominal imaging scans can signal a person’s risk of developing coronary artery disease, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine. Led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, the research leverages artificial intelligence and genomic analyses to uncover how blood-forming and immune functions in the spleen … Read more
Men whose eating schedules shift significantly between weekdays and weekends face a substantially higher risk of developing heart disease, according to a large-scale study published in the journal Communications Medicine. Researchers following more than 104,000 adults found that this irregular meal timing—termed “eating jetlag”—increases cardiovascular and coronary heart disease risks for men by up to … Read more
According to research published in Lancet Digital Health on September 1, 2026, scientists at Scripps Research have developed a new artificial intelligence tool called ECG-CLIP to detect and predict heart diseases using less hand-labeled data than traditional models. Built using over 1.7 million electrocardiograms collected from more than 540,000 people and paired with clinicians’ notes, … Read more
Statins are associated with a lower risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study found. Researchers tracked more than 132,000 people between 2006 and 2021, finding that early intervention with widely prescribed cholesterol-lingering drugs like Atorvastatin and Simvastatin can reduce the likelihood of developing the disease by up to 15%. Statin … Read more
Mitral valve regurgitation detection often occurs unexpectedly during routine urgent care visits for unrelated issues like sinus infections or fatigue, according to medical case reports and patient accounts compiled by CBS News. When touring musician Marc Gaudisosi visited a CVS Minute Clinic in January 2025 for what he believed to be a stubborn sinus infection, … Read more
A new international study reveals that global tobacco control campaigns have failed to bridge a critical knowledge gap over two decades, leaving millions of smokers unaware that tobacco causes heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease. According to research published in BMJ Open by teams at the University of Waterloo and the U.S. Centers for Disease … Read more
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Researchers found that hypertension risk peaks among women experiencing premature … Read more
Nearly 23 million U.S. adults with blood pressure readings of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may qualify for blood-pressure-lowering medications under updated clinical recommendations, according to independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings highlight a substantial treatment gap, as over 40% of patients who meet the updated criteria currently … Read more
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, according to findings from the Women’s Health Initiative. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Postmenopausal Women Researchers following 66,892 participants in the … Read more
Cardiovascular risk calculators currently used by doctors to predict heart attacks and strokes can also estimate a patient’s risk of developing certain cancers, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer. Researchers at University College London (UCL) found that tools like QRISK3—widely used in the UK—performed with comparable accuracy to specialized cancer … Read more