Researchers analyzing over 20,000 patients found that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol particle Lp(a) dramatically raise the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and major heart ...

A text-messaging intervention can improve patient activation and cardiovascular risk behaviors in adults with psoriasis, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Dermatology.

Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have ...

Underlying cardiovascular risk, rather than older age, drives complications such as venous thromboembolism, cardiomyopathy ...

The Conversation reports C-reactive protein is a superior heart disease risk marker over cholesterol, urging universal ...

Perimenopause may present a unique 'window of opportunity' to lower cardiovascular risk, the authors of a new study suggest.

Integrated polygenic risk scores (PRS) can estimate the risk for eight cardiovascular conditions, according to a study.

New research suggests that short bursts of movement may not be enough when it comes to protecting your heart, with scientists ...

Heart disease during pregnancy may be tied to worse heart health in offspring decades later. Here’s what to know.

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A study found people with coronary artery disease saw improved health outcomes after committing to the workout for 12 weeks.

Primary care practitioners serve a critical role in optimizing clinical outcomes for adults with T2DM by evaluating underlying mechanisms, treatment efficacy, medication safety profiles, and ...