Overweight or obese men who ate three ounces of ground, unsalted peanuts as part of a high-fat meal improved their postprandial triglyceride response and a preserved endothelial function, according to a randomized trial.

CardioSolutions, a startup company near Cincinnati, plans on hiring two dozen cardiologists to provide around-the-clock cardiac care for regional hospitals, the Cincinnati Business Courier reports.

Robert Califf, MD, a noted cardiologist and former FDA commissioner, recently began a new job as chairman of the board of directors for the People-Centered Research Foundation (PCRF).

From 2014 to 2017, the average time a new patient had to wait for an initial cardiology appointment in major metropolitan areas increased from 16.8 days to 21.1 days, according to a recent survey.

New research from Mayo Clinic found that skilled nursing facilities, where heart patients go after a hospital stay and before they head home, may not be as effective in preventing hospital readmission as providers once thought.

During a ceremony on March 19, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) presented several doctors and researchers with Young Investigator Awards.

Medical device company Vascular Dynamics has raised $10.4 million in financing, which will help research and development of a product to treat hypertension.

Older adults suffering from heart disease could become healthier and more independent if they increase the amount of time they spend being active.