American Heart Association

The American Heart Association has funded seven research projects with $1 million to identify which patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease benefit most from GLP-1/GIP medications.

New research reveals that exercising once or twice a week as a "weekend warrior" provides similar cognitive health benefits as more frequent physical activity, potentially reducing mild cognitive impairment risk by 25%.

Research published in the journal Heart reveals that individuals who walk at a brisk pace (over 4 mph) have a 43% lower risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms compared to slower walkers.

The FDA has proposed mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels highlighting sugar, salt, and saturated fat content to help consumers make healthier food choices at a glance.

The FDA has proposed a groundbreaking rule to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products at 0.7 mg per gram, significantly below current levels of 6-28 mg per gram.

Adolescents who achieve the recommended 9-11 hours of sleep nightly demonstrate a 37% lower risk of developing high blood pressure compared to their sleep-deprived peers.

New research from the University of Trieste shows prompt CPR initiation significantly improves cardiac arrest survival rates, regardless of whether performed by bystanders or medical professionals.

Recent data from six randomized controlled trials involving 1,887 patients demonstrates significant benefits of endovascular therapy (EVT) in large-core stroke patients, with functional independence rates of 19.5% versus 7.9% for medical management alone.

Statins remain the cornerstone of lipid management, offering 30-50% LDL cholesterol reduction and corresponding decrease in cardiovascular risk through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.

The FDA has blocked approval of flavored e-cigarettes, leading to legal challenges from manufacturers who claim the agency unexpectedly changed its requirements during the application process.