For black worshipers in New Orleans, religious beliefs can affect health.

Transportation Noise Tied to Stroke Recurrence Risk

Higher residential exposure to transportation noise was associated with increased odds of experiencing another stroke, a prospective cohort study shows.

Tricuspid Repair Cuts Death, HF Hospitalization in Severe TR

Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair added to medical therapy reduced clinical events in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, with marked reduction in HF hospitalization.

Aeson Artificial Heart Delivers in Advanced Heart Failure

Results presented at ESC 2026 and published in the European Heart Journal support the Aeson device as a potential option for patients with few remaining treatment alternatives.

Long-Term Primary Care Linked to Fewer Emergency Admissions

Findings suggest that maintaining stable primary care relationships may support earlier intervention and more efficient use of hospital services.

Pregnancy Hypertensive Disorders Recur in 15% of Women

The subsequent episode links to a history of severe early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Venetoclax Worsens Outcomes in Double-Hit Lymphoma

A phase 2 study evaluates the safety and efficacy of adding venetoclax to chemoimmunotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed double-hit lymphoma.

Smarter Clot Testing Cuts Transfusions in Liver Disease

Guiding transfusion decisions with viscoelastic clot testing rather than standard blood counts reduces unnecessary transfusions among patients with cirrhosis without increasing the risk for bleeding.

1 in 5 Kids on Long-Term VADs Still Supported at 2 Years

Nearly 1 in 5 children with ventricular assist devices remain on support for more than 6 months, and among that group, 1 in 5 patients are still on the device at 2 years.

Amputation Tied to Doubled Death Risk in T2D

Patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo lower-extremity amputation have more than double the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular death, independent of established cardiovascular risk factors.

Beta-3 Agonist Shows Promise for Kids With Bladder Issues

Mirabegron, a beta-3 agonist, appears safe and effective for children with bladder problems.

ECG Biomarker Predicts Atrial Fibrillation Risk Post-Stroke

Periodic repolarization dynamics, a novel ECG-derived biomarker, helps identify patients at an elevated risk for atrial fibrillation after acute ischemic stroke.

OSA Linked to Higher Risk for Heart Failure in Cancer

Cancer patients with obstructive sleep apnea face a higher risk for heart failure, with women experiencing the most pronounced increase in risk.

Are Beef Tallow and Zone 2 Training Worth the Hype?

Evidence supports replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat and improving cardiorespiratory fitness, but neither trend has evidence for the categorical claims made online.

Dengue Patients on DAPT or OAC Face More Frequent Bleeding

Among patients with acute dengue infection, those already on dual antiplatelet or oral anticoagulant therapies experience major bleeding more often than those not on antithrombotic therapy.

SCA Shown to Strike Young Athletes Mostly During Training, Practice

A new study highlights the need to expand emergency response efforts for sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

Early Menopause Leaves Lasting Trace on Brain