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Medicare Fraud Indictment Highlights Need for Data Security in AI-Driven Customer Engagement
The indictment of four Pakistanis for running a fake call center that scammed Medicare underscores the critical importance of data protection for comp...

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

Wolfson Group Leverages ECRM to Drive U.S. Retail Expansion Beyond Amazon
Wolfson Group's participation in the ECRM Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session signals a strategic push to broaden its U.S. retail fo...

SS Innovations Brings Robotic Cardiac Surgery to Sri Lanka with SSi Mantra 3.0
SS Innovations International has launched Sri Lanka's first robotic cardiac surgery program at Kings Hospital Colombo using its SSi Mantra 3.0 system,...

American Heart Association PREVENT Equations Integrated into Epic EHR Platform, Expanding Access to Advanced Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
The American Heart Association's PREVENT equations are now embedded in Epic's electronic health record platform, making guideline-recommended cardiova...

Stroke Recovery: A Lifelong Journey of Adaptation and Progress
New guidelines emphasize that stroke recovery begins within 48 hours and continues indefinitely, focusing on personalized rehabilitation, managing inv...

Balancing Youth Tobacco Prevention with Adult Harm Reduction: A Public Health Imperative
As youth tobacco use hits historic lows, the FDA's authorization of modified risk claims for ZYN pouches underscores the need for a dual public health...

Small Daily Habits Can Significantly Boost Heart Health, Experts Say
A new guide from the California Table Grape Commission highlights simple, sustainable lifestyle changes—like moving more, eating grapes, reducing sodi...

Quantum BioPharma Receives 'Buy' Rating on Lucid-MS Potential for Progressive MS
Quantum BioPharma's Lucid-MS candidate for progressive multiple sclerosis draws a 'Buy' rating from Rodman & Renshaw with an $8 price target, highligh...

Cardio Diagnostics Releases Updated Rural Cardiovascular Care Report Highlighting Precision Medicine and Virtual Care Solutions
Cardio Diagnostics' new report addresses rural cardiovascular care challenges and proposes an integrated model incorporating epigenetic-genetic testin...

American Heart Association Webinar to Equip Youth Sports Leaders with Cardiac Emergency Tools
The American Heart Association will host a free webinar on September 30th to teach youth sports coaches and league leaders how to implement Cardiac Em...

Study Finds Early Artery Damage in Young Adults, Underscoring Need for Early Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
A new study reveals that nearly 80% of young adults have early signs of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and arterial injury, highlighting the...

American Heart Association Launches 2026 Health Tech Competition to Accelerate Cardiovascular and Brain Health Innovation
The American Heart Association's 2026 Health Tech Competition seeks market-ready technologies to improve cardiovascular and brain health, with finalis...

Wyoming Stroke Care Gets Major Boost with $5.2 Million Initiative
A new $5.2 million partnership aims to transform stroke care across Wyoming, addressing geographic barriers and improving patient outcomes through a c...

HeartBeam Advances Heart Attack Detection Program and Extends Cash Runway into 2027
HeartBeam's Q2 2026 results show progress in its heart attack detection trials and commercial launch, with cash runway extended into 2027.

No Agenda Podcast Deconstructs Fauci Testimony and AI Kill Switch Debate
Episode 1892 of the No Agenda podcast examines Dr. Fauci's Fifth Amendment testimony, RFK Jr.'s clash with CNN, and a bipartisan AI kill switch bill, ...

Drywall Asheville Warns Homeowners of Asbestos Risks in Popcorn Ceilings
Drywall Asheville educates homeowners about the hidden dangers of removing popcorn ceilings in older homes, emphasizing the need for professional test...

Drug-Free World Mobile Exhibit Highlights Pasadena's National Night Out
The Drug-Free World Mobile Exhibit took center stage at Pasadena's National Night Out, engaging the community with drug education and a pledge to stay...

More Than 3,000 Hospitals Recognized for Advancing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
The American Heart Association recognizes over 3,000 hospitals and agencies for their commitment to evidence-based cardiovascular care through Get Wit...

Even Light Activity May Lower Stroke, Death Risk in People With Atrial Fibrillation
A large Norwegian study finds that physical activity, even at low levels, reduces stroke and death risk similarly in people with and without atrial fi...

Nancy Brown Recognized for Nonprofit Leadership on Power and Influence Top 50 List
The American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown was named to The NonProfit Times 2026 Power and Influence Top 50, marking her 11th recognition and coin...

HeartBeam to Discuss Q2 Results and Strategy for Ambulatory ECG Platform on August 13 Call
HeartBeam will host a conference call on August 13 to review second-quarter financial results and provide updates on its strategy to accelerate global...

Nearly 23 Million U.S. Adults May Be Newly Eligible for Blood Pressure Medication Under 2025 Guideline
A new study finds that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may be newly eligible for medication under the 2025 AHA/ACC guideline, with ...

NowMedia Television Networks and Dr. Nathan S. Bryan Launch 'Your Optimal Health' Program
NowMedia Television Networks partners with nitric oxide expert Dr. Nathan S. Bryan to premiere a science-based health and wellness program that educat...

Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Significantly Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations
A randomized clinical trial found that culturally tailored meals incorporating traditional Navajo foods reduced hospitalizations and emergency room vi...

CHD Proteins Revealed as Stage-Specific Orchestrators of Heart Development, Offering New Clinical Insights
A comprehensive review assigns distinct roles to CHD7, CHD4, and CHD8 at different stages of cardiac development, providing a framework for understand...

New Research Warns Nearly 60% of U.S. Women May Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
A new American Heart Association statement projects that if current trends continue, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. women will have cardiovascular disease by 205...

Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily May Lower Cardiovascular Risk, But Energy Drinks Pose Dangers, Says New AHA Statement
A new American Heart Association scientific statement finds that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily is safe and may lower risk of heart disease, stroke, a...

Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts to Host Orlando CME Conference Offering Up to 26 Credits
The upcoming CME conference in Orlando will provide healthcare professionals with up to 26 continuing education credits through expert-led sessions on...

American Heart Association and NFL Award Grants to 164 Schools to Boost Student Physical Activity
The American Heart Association and NFL awarded NFL PLAY 60 grants to 164 schools across 44 states to combat rising youth obesity by improving access t...

Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Create Double Threat to Heart Health, American Heart Association Warns
The American Heart Association warns that the combination of wildfire smoke and extreme heat significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events...

Cardio Diagnostics Leverages AI and Precision Medicine to Transform Cardiovascular Disease Detection
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc. uses AI-driven genetic and epigenetic analysis to improve early detection of coronary heart disease, backed by new CM...

BioAdaptives Details Xcellara Platform Strategy Ahead of XcellaraHeart Launch
BioAdaptives outlines its Xcellara cellular wellness platform strategy, which combines a clinically proven stem cell mobilization base with tissue-spe...

MLB All-Star Game Teaches Hands-Only CPR to Over 2,500 Fans
At the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major League Baseball and the American Heart Association trained over 2,500 fans in Hands-Only CPR, aiming to double ca...

Birmingham OB/Gyn to Open Comprehensive Women's Health Center in Trussville
Birmingham OB/Gyn announces the development of the Trussville Women's Health Center, expanding access to comprehensive women's healthcare including 3D...

BioAdaptives Announces Aug. 1 Launch of XcellaraHeart Cardiovascular Wellness Supplement
BioAdaptives will launch XcellaraHeart, a cardiovascular supplement combining its stem cell mobilization formula with Tanshinone IIA, supported by cli...

Survival Disparities in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Linked to Income and Insurance Access
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that adults with congenital heart disease living in U.S. states with lowe...

Expert Highlights Growing Evidence That Links Respiratory Infections to Cardiovascular Diseases
Professor Colin Russell explains the overlooked connection between respiratory infections and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the potential of vac...

HeartBeam Patent Broadens Cardiac Monitoring Platform to Include Heart Failure and Structural Heart Disease Capabilities
HeartBeam's new patent integrates acoustic sensing and thoracic impedance into its portable ECG device, enabling earlier detection of heart failure an...

Aortic Dissection: Understanding the Emergency That Claimed Senator Graham's Life
Following Senator Lindsey Graham's death from an aortic dissection, the American Heart Association highlights the condition's risks, symptoms, and the...

Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Hardened Heart Valves in Preliminary Study
A new study presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that bacteria from gum disea...

Climate Change Reshapes Antimicrobial Resistance Fight in Animal Diseases, New Editorial Warns
A new editorial in Animal Diseases argues that climate change is intensifying antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animal diseases through warming, flood...

American Heart Association and FIFA Train Over 8,000 Fans in Hands-Only CPR at World Cup Events, Surpassing 800,000 Compressions
The American Heart Association's Mobile CPR Unit at FIFA Fan experiences across four U.S. cities has enabled more than 8,000 attendees to practice ove...

Alcohol and Smoking Linked to Both Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation in Older Women, Global Study Finds
A new global analysis reveals that alcohol use and smoking are shared modifiable risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in wom...

Future Aesthetica Launches Clinical-Grade Cosmetic Tattoo Training Academy in Sydney
Future Aesthetica's new academy in Annandale, Sydney, led by health science graduate Talina Johnson, aims to elevate cosmetic tattoo training by integ...

Bradley A. Maron Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Circulation
The American Heart Association names pulmonary hypertension expert Dr. Bradley A. Maron as editor-in-chief of its flagship journal, Circulation, signa...


