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The Hidden Link Between Oral Health and Heart Disease: 4 Essential Tips
New York, NY — The American Heart Association and Delta Dental of California are urging dental teams to integrate blood pressure screenings into check...

Heart-Brain Protection Pioneer Jennifer S. Lawton to Receive 2026 AHA Basic Research Prize
Dr. Jennifer S. Lawton will receive the American Heart Association's 2026 Basic Research Prize for her pioneering translational research on myocardial...

Medicare Fraud Indictment Highlights Growing Need for Data Protection in AI-Driven Customer Engagement
The indictment of four Pakistanis for allegedly running a fake call center that submitted hundreds of millions in fraudulent Medicare claims underscor...

Aortic Stiffness, Not Menopause, Drives Midlife Pulse Pressure Rise in Women
New research from the Framingham Heart Study shows that the midlife rise in pulse pressure in women begins about two decades before menopause, suggest...

Wolfson Group Leverages ECRM to Expand U.S. Retail Presence Beyond Amazon
Wolfson Group's participation in the ECRM Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session signals a strategic push to move beyond e-commerce and...

SS Innovations Launches Sri Lanka's First Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program
SS Innovations has launched Sri Lanka's first robotic cardiac surgery program at Kings Hospital Colombo, advancing global adoption of robotic surgery ...

American Heart Association PREVENT Equations Integrated into Epic EHR, Expanding Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Nationwide
The American Heart Association's PREVENT equations are now integrated into Epic's electronic health record platform, making advanced cardiovascular ri...

Stroke Recovery: A Lifelong Journey of Adaptation and Progress
The American Stroke Association's new guideline emphasizes that stroke recovery is a personalized, ongoing process, starting within 48 hours and conti...

Youth Tobacco Use at Historic Lows; Adult Smokers Need Better Choices
Recent FDA data show youth tobacco use at historic lows, while FDA's modified risk orders for ZYN nicotine pouches provide adult smokers with scientif...

Small Daily Habits Can Significantly Boost Heart Health, Experts Say
Adopting simple, consistent habits like moving more, eating heart-smart foods such as grapes, reducing sodium, and prioritizing sleep can greatly impr...

Quantum BioPharma Receives 'Buy' Rating on Lucid-MS Potential
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. has been initiated with a 'Buy' rating and an $8.00 price target by Rodman & Renshaw, highlighting the potential of its lead dr...

Cardio Diagnostics Updates Rural Cardiovascular Care Report to Address Persistent Health Disparities
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings releases an updated report on rural cardiovascular care, offering a four-part model to tackle specialist shortages, limite...

American Heart Association Webinar Equips Youth Sports Leaders with Cardiac Emergency Tools
The American Heart Association's upcoming webinar aims to prepare youth sports coaches and league leaders to respond effectively to sudden cardiac arr...

Study Reveals Early Arterial Damage in Young Adults, Urging Earlier Cardiovascular Prevention
A new study in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes found that nearly 80% of young adults aged around 23 have early signs of cardiovascular-kid...

American Heart Association Opens 2026 Health Tech Competition to Accelerate Cardiovascular and Brain Health Innovation
The American Heart Association is accepting applications for its 2026 Health Tech Competition, aiming to close the gap between promising health techno...

Wyoming Stroke Care Network Gets $5.2 Million Boost
A $5.2 million investment from the Helmsley Charitable Trust and the American Heart Association will enhance stroke care across Wyoming, reducing geog...

HeartBeam Advances Heart Attack Detection Program and Extends Cash Runway into 2027
HeartBeam's second-quarter results show progress in its heart attack detection studies and commercial launch, with cash runway extended into 2027.

No Agenda Podcast Tackles Fauci's Fifth Amendment and AI 'Kill Switch' Bill
Episode 1892 of the No Agenda Show dissects Dr. Fauci's 111 Fifth Amendment invocations, RFK Jr.'s clash with CNN, and a bipartisan AI 'kill switch' b...

Drywall Asheville Warns Homeowners About Asbestos Risks in Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Drywall Asheville emphasizes the importance of asbestos testing and professional handling when removing popcorn ceilings in older mountain homes to pr...

More Than 3,000 Hospitals Recognized for Advances in Cardiovascular Care
The American Heart Association's 2026 Get With The Guidelines awards recognize over 3,000 hospitals for improving heart disease and stroke outcomes, w...

Even Light Activity May Lower Stroke, Death Risk in People With Atrial Fibrillation
New research shows that even low levels of physical activity are associated with a reduced risk of stroke and death in people with atrial fibrillation...

Nancy Brown Recognized for Nonprofit Leadership on The NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, was named to The NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50 for the 11th time, marking her 40 year...

HeartBeam to Discuss Q2 2026 Financial Results and Strategic Initiatives on August 13 Call
HeartBeam Inc. announced a conference call on August 13 to review its second-quarter financials and provide updates on its strategy to accelerate glob...

Nearly 23 Million U.S. Adults May Be Newly Eligible for Blood Pressure Medication Under 2025 Guideline
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association estimates that 28% of U.S. adults with high blood pressure may be newly eligibl...

NowMedia Television Networks and Dr. Nathan S. Bryan Launch 'Your Optimal Health' to Demystify Health Science
A new bilingual TV program aims to translate complex nitric oxide and cardiovascular research into practical health advice, empowering viewers to make...

Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations
A clinical trial showed that a culturally tailored food-is-medicine program incorporating traditional Navajo foods reduced all-cause hospitalizations ...

CHD Proteins Reveal Stage-Specific Roles in Heart Development, Offering New Framework for Congenital Defects
A comprehensive review assigns distinct cardiac functions to CHD chromatin remodelers—CHD7 for early morphogenesis, CHD4 for chamber identity, and CHD...

New Research Warns Nearly 60% of U.S. Women Will Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
A new American Heart Association statement projects that nearly 6 in 10 U.S. women will have cardiovascular disease by 2050, driven by rising rates of...

American Heart Association: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe for Most, but Energy Drinks Pose Risks
A new American Heart Association scientific statement confirms that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily (about 5 cups of coffee) is safe for most adults an...

Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts to Host Orlando CME Conference Offering Up to 26 Credits
The upcoming Orlando CME conference from October 19-22 at Disney's Corando Springs Resort provides healthcare professionals with timely medical update...

American Heart Association and NFL Award PLAY 60 Grants to 164 Schools to Combat Rising Youth Obesity
The American Heart Association and NFL have awarded $350,000 in grants to 164 schools across 44 states to improve physical activity access, addressing...

Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Create Deadly Combination for Heart Health, Warns American Heart Association
The American Heart Association warns that the combination of wildfire smoke and extreme heat significantly increases cardiovascular risks, including h...

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc. Leverages AI and Precision Medicine to Transform Cardiovascular Disease Detection
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc. uses its AI-driven Multi-Omics Engine and blood-based tests to improve early detection of coronary heart disease, add...

BioAdaptives Details Xcellara Platform Strategy Ahead of XcellaraHeart Launch
BioAdaptives outlines the scientific strategy for its Xcellara cellular wellness platform, which combines a clinically proven stem cell mobilization b...

MLB and American Heart Association Train Over 2,500 Fans in Hands-Only CPR at 2026 All-Star Game
At the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major League Baseball and the American Heart Association trained more than 2,500 fans in Hands-Only CPR, aiming to doub...

Birmingham OB/Gyn to Open Trussville Women's Health Center, Expanding Access to Comprehensive Care
Birmingham OB/Gyn announces the development of the Trussville Women's Health Center, a full-service regional hub that will bring expanded women's heal...

BioAdaptives Announces Aug. 1 Launch of XcellaraHeart Cardiovascular Wellness Supplement
BioAdaptives is launching XcellaraHeart, a cardiovascular supplement combining its clinically proven stem cell mobilization formula with Tanshinone II...

Survival Rates for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Linked to Income and Insurance, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that adults with congenital heart disease living in states with lower h...

Growing Evidence Links Respiratory Infections to Cardiovascular Disease, Expert Says
An expert highlights the underrecognized connection between respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease events, emphasizing the potential of vac...

HeartBeam Patent Expands Cardiac Monitoring Platform to Include Heart Failure and Structural Heart Disease Capabilities
HeartBeam Inc. received a new U.S. patent integrating acoustic sensing and thoracic impedance into its credit card-sized ECG device, enabling future a...

Understanding Aortic Dissection After Senator Graham's Death
The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection highlights the urgency of recognizing this life-threatening condition, its r...

Gum Disease Bacteria May Drive Aortic Valve Calcification, Study Suggests
Research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026 indicates that the oral bacterium Porphy...

Climate Change Intensifies Antimicrobial Resistance in Animal Diseases, New Editorial Warns
A new editorial in Animal Diseases argues that climate change is breaking ecological barriers that once contained antimicrobial resistance, using Salm...

American Heart Association and FIFA Train Over 800,000 CPR Compressions at World Cup Fan Events
At 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan events, the American Heart Association has conducted over 800,000 Hands-Only CPR training compressions, marking a major pub...

Study Links Alcohol and Smoking to Higher Rates of Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Women Worldwide
A new global analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that alcohol use and smoking are shared modifiable risk factors...

Future Aesthetica Launches Clinical-Grade Cosmetic Tattoo Training Academy in Sydney
Future Aesthetica's new academy in Annandale integrates clinical infection control standards and lifetime mentorship into cosmetic tattoo training, ad...

