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US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease risk

US cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting the focus from a 10-year heart attack risk to 30-year and lifetime cardiovascular risk. Here's what has changed, who may now qualify, and what doctors say before starting cholesterol-lowering medication.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

I work in a hospital – and didn’t know I was having a heart attack. Here’s what more women should know

Women and men exhibit different heart attack symptoms. Knowing these lesser-known factors can help save your life

The Guardian - US · Jul 27

FDA-Cleared AI Reads Your Routine ECG and Flags Hidden Heart Failure Before You Have Any Symptoms

EchoNext received FDA clearance June 23, 2026, as the first AI to detect six types of hidden heart disease from a routine ECG. Here is what patients and doctors need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 24

Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answer

Coffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several heart-related conditions. Black coffee appears to offer the biggest cardiovascular benefits. Energy drinks, however, may have harmful effects on the heart. Individual responses to caffeine…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Women with hormone condition face four times higher heart disease risk, study finds

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The Independent UK · Jul 21

Common health condition could increase heart disease risk in women

New research found women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) have a four times higher risk of heart disease

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Harvard study finds spending just two hours a week on this habit could help you live longer, cut heart disease and dementia death risk; combining it with aerobic exercise may lower early death risk by up to 45%

New research suggests strength training offers significant health benefits. Just 90 to 120 minutes weekly lowers death risk from all causes. This exercise also reduces the likelihood of dying from heart disease. Neurological conditions like dementia also show a decreased risk. Combining strength and aerobic workouts provides the greatest health…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

The community laundry working to reduce heart disease in the Northern Territory

Access to a working laundry reduces rates of scabies, which is widespread in many remote Indigenous communities and can increase the risk of rheumatic heart disease

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18

A Heart Under Fire: The Circumstances That Left Beloved Reggae Singer, Fantan Mojah, Dead at 49

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications. His passing is drawing attention to the risks of advanced heart disease and the importance of early treatment.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

The Economic Times · Jul 16