“Our analyses could not fully ascribe the effects of semaglutide on cardiovascular disease to known risk factors with any certainty,” one researcher said after exploring years of data. "These results suggest that semaglutide should be considered as a cardiovascular disease reduction drug and not just as a weight loss drug." 

Savannah DeMelo, a professional soccer player with Racing Louisville FC, alleges that clinicians failed to properly diagnose and manage her heart disease. She collapsed on the field during a match in September 2025.

Eating four to six servings of whole-grain foods per day is associated with multiple cardiovascular benefits, according to a new meta-analysis of dozens of clinical trials. 

This update comes just months after 11,000 bottles of the same drug were recalled due to a failed test. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. 

Orforglipron was linked to consistent weight loss in addition to reductions in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. In terms of safety, it was found to be noninferior to insulin glargine.

A new ACC scientific statement looks at how eating well can help with the prevention and management of CVD. Plant-based foods as well as healthy fats and proteins are recommended over foods high in refined starches, added sugars and unhealthy fats. 

A new analysis found that one approach may outperform the other when it comes to minimizing the patient's risk of major cardiovascular events.

In addition, higher doses of oral HRT may slightly increase a woman's risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. 

Researchers tracked data from more than 480,000 U.K. Biobank participants, using cardiac MRI scans to identify signs of inflammation. 

Some parents may be unsure about giving their children these medications. However, it can be worth it to avoid a lifetime of high blood pressure and other potentially harmful health conditions.

A new study of more than 11,000 patients suggests that darkness is necessary for the heart to function at full strength. “Light pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease," one researcher explained.