Research Highlights:

A review of 155 scientific studies found influenza and COVID infections raised the risk of heart attack or stroke as much as three-to five-fold in the weeks following the initial infection.

Viruses that linger in the body,...

Statement Highlights:

Disruptions to circadian rhythms, the body’s internal clock, are strongly associated with increased risk of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Factors such as rotating schedules or shift...

Aspectos destacados de la declaración:

Las alteraciones de los ritmos circadianos, el reloj biológico interno, están estrechamente relacionadas con un mayor riesgo de obesidad, diabetes tipo 2, hipertensión y enfermedades cardiovasculares. Factores...

Guideline Highlights: New guidance on choking in conscious children and adults recommends alternating five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts, until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. Guidance for choking in infants ...

Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

 

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2025 – About 9 in 10 U.S. adults have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a newly defined health condition affecting nearly 90% of adults that...

For Immediate Release at 4:00 a.m. CT/5:00 a.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

 

DALLAS, Oct. 14, 2025 — People who participate in cardiac rehabilitation programs after a major cardiac event have improved quality of life and long-term cardiovascular health....

Research Highlights: In a review of medical records for more than 56,000 pregnancies over a 20-year period, about 15% of pregnancies were impacted by cardiovascular complications like heart attack or stroke, hypertension-related conditions or maternal ...

Statement Highlights: An estimated 33-50% of heart attack survivors may experience some form of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can affect physical recovery and ...

DALLAS, September 15, 2025 — Nearly half of U.S. adults — 122.4 million people — are living with high blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death, according to the 2025 American Heart Association...

Research Highlights: Only 1 in 7 online stock images of blood pressure monitoring aligned with the procedures recommended by clinical guidelines. Online stock images depicting blood pressure monitoring in the home were approximately three times more ...