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Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease

Bacteria that cause gum disease may do more than damage your teeth. New preliminary research suggests they could also contribute…

4 days ago

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also…

5 days ago

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) are drawing attention to a powerful and preventable factor in cardiovascular disease. Their…

5 months ago

Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health

As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans,…

5 months ago

The early turning point when men’s heart risk accelerates

A decades-long study tracking people from young adulthood has uncovered an early and unexpected shift in heart disease risk. Men…

6 months ago

Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

Night owls may face higher risks to their heart, especially later in life, with women appearing particularly affected. Adults in…

6 months ago

Finally explained: Why kidney disease is so deadly for the heart

Scientists have uncovered a key reason why more than half of people with chronic kidney disease eventually die from heart-related…

6 months ago

Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence showing that type 2 diabetes directly changes the heart's structure…

6 months ago

Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have identified the biological steps that explain how mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines can, in rare cases, lead…

7 months ago

Scientists reveal a powerful heart boost hidden in everyday foods

People who frequently include foods and beverages rich in polyphenols, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and…

7 months ago