A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The researchers say the algorithm, designed specifically for female patients, could enable doctors to identify high-risk women earlier, enabling better treatment and care. Details are published today in Lancet Digital Health. An ECG records … Read more
Can telemedicine and exercise apps improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease? A large study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that the positive effects are minimal. Study leader Prof. Martin Halle views the results as clear evidence of misplaced priorities in medical care. Direct care … Read more
Despite medical advances, America’s heart disease crisis worsens—alarming new data reveals how lifestyle choices, racial disparities, and rising obesity rates are driving an unprecedented public health challenge. Study: 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Image Credit: Mr Dasenna / Shutterstock In a recent report published … Read more
Discover how a simple metabolic marker, the TyG index, combined with obesity measures, can help predict and manage hypertension risk in American adults—offering new hope for cardiovascular health. Study: Association of the triglyceride glucose index with obesity indicators and hypertension in American adults based on NHANES 2013 to 2018. Image Credit: Naeblys / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more