In an effort to clearly understand the state of cardiovascular health in the U.S., the inaugural JACC Cardiovascular Statistics 2026 report offers a comprehensive picture of the major cardiovascular ...

More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study in JACC, the flagship journal of the American ...

The researchers used data from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau report for the years 2025 to 2060, and combined these census counts with the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors or disease based on ...

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess. According to a new study being ...

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report ...

A new ACC Scientific Statement on Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) highlights new groundbreaking research linking inflammation atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and provides ...

Oral semaglutide 25 mg once daily was associated with significant weight loss vs. placebo, comparable with that seen with the 50 mg oral dose and with the subcutaneous (SC) injectable version of the ...

Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the ...

Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a ...

People with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease—could increase their chances of living longer by adopting a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study being ...

A new clinical guideline released by the ACC and the American Heart Association includes new evidence and updated recommendations for managing patients with acute ...

The following are key points to remember from a review of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and cardiovascular disease (CVD): ...