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Brunei just became the first country to use artificial intelligence to predict and prevent heart disease across its entire population. The program could save thousands of lives and serve as a model for nations worldwide.
Heart disease deaths fell by 25,000 between 2022 and 2023, reversing pandemic-era increases. The decline shows that prevention strategies are working, and experts say simple daily habits could save even more lives.
Leading U.S. cardiologists just released updated cholesterol guidelines that shift focus to early screening and prevention, potentially transforming how we fight the nation's leading cause of death. The new approach targets heart disease before it starts, especially in young adults.
New research shows that 90% of American adults have some form of metabolic syndrome, but doctors say simple lifestyle changes can prevent or reverse the damage before it leads to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Scientists are testing a one-time treatment that could protect people from heart disease forever. Early results show dramatic drops in cholesterol after a single infusion.
A routine eye test already used for diabetes patients could catch heart disease years earlier. Researchers found that eye photos reveal hidden heart problems before symptoms appear.
Wearable devices like smartwatches and rings are catching serious heart conditions that often go unnoticed during regular checkups. Cardiologists say these everyday gadgets are transforming how we prevent and detect cardiovascular disease.
A new AI-powered stethoscope detected dangerous heart valve problems in older adults with 92% accuracy, nearly doubling what traditional doctor exams could catch. The breakthrough could save thousands of lives by spotting heart disease before symptoms become severe.
Routine breast cancer screenings can now identify women at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in women. A new study shows mammograms are doing double duty to save even more lives.
A cardiovascular researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed a revolutionary drug delivery system using targeted microscopic bubbles that could dramatically improve how heart disease is treated. The innovation addresses a major flaw in current treatments: doctors can't be sure medications actually reach the diseased heart tissue.
Tiny reductions in the salt content of everyday foods like bread and takeout could prevent over 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in Europe without anyone changing what they eat. Two new studies show how tweaking recipes behind the scenes could save thousands of lives.
Your regular mammogram could soon tell you about heart disease risk, not just breast cancer. New AI technology spots warning signs during routine screenings without any extra tests.
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A single infusion lowered cholesterol dramatically in a small trial, potentially replacing daily pills with a one-time treatment. If confirmed in larger studies, this could transform heart disease prevention for millions.
A doctor who started exercising to avoid his family's heart disease history discovered he was also protecting himself from cancer. His decades-long fitness journey reveals a powerful two-for-one health benefit.
Women who survived heart disease will model in a special fashion show that raises awareness and funds to fight the leading killer of women. The Metro Jackson event shines a light on a health crisis that many women don't know threatens them most.
Former Super Bowl champion Steve Beuerlein is using groundbreaking AI technology to screen for heart disease before symptoms appear. The innovative approach could help millions avoid surprise heart attacks.
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other condition, but doctors say most cases are preventable. Top cardiologists share six lifestyle changes that can transform your heart health, and some might surprise you.
Routine mammograms could soon screen for both breast cancer and heart disease in a single appointment. New research shows calcium deposits spotted in breast arteries predict cardiovascular risk with surprising accuracy.
Scientists in Japan discovered a natural compound in pomegranate leaves that can actually dissolve harmful protein clumps causing a deadly heart and nerve disease. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that reverse damage, not just slow it down.
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