Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about heart health, curated daily by BrightWire.
Millions of people living with irregular heartbeats now have fresh reason to look forward to a healthier future. Oxford researchers have uncovered a groundbreaking RNA therapy that actually reverses deep structural heart scarring.
A new study shows an experimental drug helped 68% of participants reduce sleep apnea symptoms by more than half while also improving heart health. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions who struggle with CPAP machines.
After years of increases, serious heart infections linked to drug use are finally declining across America. Better addiction treatment and harm reduction services are helping save lives.
Holding a simple wall squat for just a few minutes might be one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health. New research shows that even doing this exercise once a week can help maintain lower blood pressure.
Scientists in China discovered a natural peptide from mushrooms that makes salt taste up to 70% saltier, potentially helping millions cut sodium intake without losing flavor. The breakthrough could transform how we enjoy food while protecting our hearts.
Getting vaccinated against infections like shingles, flu, COVID, and RSV may help protect your heart in addition to preventing illness. New research shows these routine shots could reduce your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
A small device that clips to the ear could help millions whose blood pressure stays high despite medication. Early trials show the non-invasive treatment is safe and easy to use at home.
Thousands of heart patients could soon treat blocked arteries without permanent metal stents, offering hope for less invasive treatment. A major study found drug-coated balloons work just as well as traditional stents for preventing heart attacks and deaths.
Ten years after heart bypass surgery, a 73-year-old retired banker from Telangana became a national powerlifting champion. D V Shankar Rao won four gold medals just six months after stepping into a gym for the first time.
Scientists have developed an injection that targets the most dangerous kind of body fat—the kind wrapped around your organs—and early trials show it works. The treatment reduced visceral fat by 12% while improving heart health markers, offering hope for millions at risk of diabetes and heart disease.
New research shows eating four to six servings of whole grains daily reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. Most people aren't eating nearly enough to reap these heart-healthy benefits.
A new heart device that treats narrowed arteries without leaving metal behind just became the first of its kind approved in America. It took a decade of research, 5,000 patients worldwide, and a billion-dollar bet to get here.