A widely used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may offer an unexpected cardiovascular benefit. Methotrexate has been a staple treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for decades, valued for its ability ...

Early echocardiographic detection improves rheumatic heart disease (RHD) outcomes, but screening in endemic, resource‐limited settings remains a challenge. The Accelerating Delivery of Rheumatic Heart ...

Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into attacking both the invader and the body's own cells.

A new study suggests that cutting carbs isn't always better for your health—and that the quality of those carbs matters more Low-carb and low-fat diets help lower your risk of coronary heart disease ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

For years, scientists have been working to unravel the mystery of patients with failing kidneys dying from heart-related complications. Researchers now say they’ve uncovered a clue that explains why ...

People who naturally stay up late may be putting their hearts under added strain as they age. A large study tracking more than 300,000 adults found that middle-aged and older night owls had poorer ...

Heart disease mortality in California is on the rise and strongly tied to social drivers of health in the state's marginalized communities, according to research presented at ACC Quality Summit 2025 ...

Nancy Preston didn’t have a heart attack. Nor did she have chest discomfort, shortness of breath or heart palpitations — all symptoms of heart disease. Instead, a routine mammogram led to Preston ...

Researchers estimated that approximately 3.85 million and 2.21 million new cases of rheumatic and nonrheumatic valvular heart disease, respectively, occurred globally in 2021. The global burden of ...