A University of Alberta research team has found a genetic variant that can be used to identify which patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension need the most urgent care. "This could potentially ...

A new study suggests that AI can analyze routine coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans to measure pericardial fat and ...

BACKGROUND: Higher cardiovascular health, as measured by the Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score, is associated with better health ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally, despite advances in ...

MASLD is a significant risk factor for major cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, with a rising global prevalence affecting 30% of adults. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of ...

Elizabeth Cooney became STAT’s cardiovascular reporter in April with one fundamental question in mind: Why do we have so much cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and how can we do better? Elizabeth ...

The American Heart Association released updated dietary guidance suggesting that following 9 key steps may significantly ...

People with long COVID are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Karolinska ...

Share on Pinterest Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both males and females, despite the myth that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” Marco Govel/Stocksy Most women are unaware of their ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Women’s bodies are different from men’s in ways ...

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...