Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes, according to research being presented at the ...

Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the ...

ACC.24 provided opportunities for in-person collaboration and dissemination of cutting-edge research for the Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) community. Diversity in the congenital ...

US and international guidelines advocate for the achievement of very low levels of LDL-C, particularly for individuals at highest risk. The concerns about stroke and cognitive issues with very low LDL ...

More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study in JACC, the flagship journal of the American ...

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according ...

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess. According to a new study being ...

Correction (updated on March 28, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET). The original version of this press release included incorrect data points. The highlighted sentences should be updated to: Among women without a ...

Young adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to develop cardiomyopathy ...

People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according ...

The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, ...

The following are key points to remember about a 2023 American Heart Association (AHA) focused update on adult advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS): ...