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Research Highlights: A new, global analysis finds atrial fibrillation/flutter and breast cancer rates may follow similar risk factors and patterns across regions, particularly among women ages 55 and older. In about 40% of the 204 countries and...

Research Highlights: Researchers analyzed U.S. health information from 1999 to 2023 and found that the prevalence of obesity increased from 30% to 41%, respectively. Severe obesity among U.S. adults rose from 5% to 10%, and abdominal obesity (the...

Research Highlights: GLP-1RA (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist) medications, which are prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and to help with weight loss, were found to reduce the number of deaths, amputations and hospitalizations among people...

Embargoed until 4:00 a.m. CT / 5:00 a.m. ET Monday, June 29, 2026   DALLAS, June 29, 2026 — A new international expert consensus document refines and updates how heart failure is identified and classified, aiming to improve prevention, diagnosis and...

Research Highlights: In a study that spanned 25 years, people who drank more sugary beverages and fruit juice beginning in childhood had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those drinking less. Substituting one serving per day of...

Research Highlights: A review of 14 clinical trials including more than 1,000 adults found that people with cardiovascular disease who used smartphone apps and fitness trackers walked nearly 1,100 more steps and engaged in about four extra minutes of...

Puntos destacados de la investigación: En una revisión de 14 ensayos clínicos que incluyó a más de 1,000 adultos, se descubrió que las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares que utilizaron aplicaciones para teléfonos inteligentes y dispositivos de...

Research Highlights: Several types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors were associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, based on analysis of health data for nearly 800,000 adults from a U.K. database and a separate...

Guideline Highlights: The first-ever clinical practice guideline on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology details staging to assess how a person’s kidneys, metabolism...

Aspectos destacados de la historia La primera directriz para el síndrome cardiovascular-renal-metabólico (síndrome CKM), publicada hoy por la American Heart Association (Asociación Americana del Corazón) y el American College of Cardiology, identifica ...

Aspectos destacados de la guía: En la primera guía de práctica clínica sobre el síndrome cardiovascular-renal-metabólico (CKM) de la American Heart Association y el American College of Cardiology se detalla la estadificación para evaluar cómo...

Statement Highlights: Regular physical activity improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with overweight or obesity, independent of weight loss, according to a new scientific statement...

Research Highlights: The risk of being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19 infection was lower among adults with better heart health scores. Adults without cardiovascular disease and with the best levels of heart health, as indexed by the American...

Research Highlights: A small study of adults in the Netherlands found that a smart technology-based wristband may accurately detect cardiac arrest during routine medical procedures. The research focused on data from 49 adults with abnormal heart...

For Immediate Release at 4:00 a.m. CT/5:00 a.m. ET Monday, May 18, 2026   DALLAS, May 18, 2026 — International collaboration in research, diagnosis and care is critical to reducing the risk of serious heart conditions for children with Kawasaki disease...

Para su publicación inmediata a las 4:00 a. m., CT/5:00 a. m., ET del lunes 18 de mayo del 2026   DALLAS, 18 de mayo del 2026 — La colaboración internacional en materia de investigación, diagnóstico y atención es fundamental para reducir el riesgo de...

Research Highlights: People who survived a heart attack had 5% higher odds each year of developing cognitive impairment compared to people who have not had a heart attack. Maintaining better cardiovascular health plays an important role in preserving...

Research Highlights: Women should undergo screening for cardiovascular risk factors throughout adulthood, however, perimenopause, which is the transition into menopause, offers a “window of opportunity” to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes,...

Puntos destacados de la investigación: El consumo de metanfetamina fue responsable de aproximadamente 1 de cada 6 ataques cardíacos entre adultos tratados en un hospital del norte de California en un período de 10 años. Los usuarios de metanfetamina...

Research Highlights: Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for about 1 in 6 heart attacks among adults treated at one Northern California hospital over a 10-year period. Meth users who had a heart attack were often younger adults or males. Their heart...