The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

AstraZeneca sees stock market value slump by more than £20bn after drug setback

The FTSE 100 firm found the Wainua drug failed to meet a goal to reduce deaths related to heart disease.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

AstraZeneca shares slide after Ionis-partnered drug fails late-stage heart disease trial

AstraZeneca shares fell after Wainua failed a key trial. The drug did not reduce cardiovascular deaths or heart problems. Wainua showed no effect in patients already on stabilizer therapy. A subgroup taking the drug without stabilizers showed a nominal benefit. This setback impacts a projected two billion dollar sales opportunity.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

Times Life · Jul 9

Loneliness Raises Heart Valve Disease Risk by 19%, Major 2026 Study Finds — and It's Independent of Genetics

A 462,917-person, 14-year study published in JAHA found loneliness raises degenerative heart valve disease risk by up to 19%, independent of genetics and traditional risk factors.

Medical Daily · Jun 11

Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer

A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.

Medical Daily · Jun 10

Fertility Institute of Hawaii Joins Nucleus IVF+ Network as Demand for Genetic Optimization Continues to Expand

NEW YORK, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nucleus Genomics today announced an IVF+ partnership with the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, bringing its advanced carrier screening and embryo analysis to Hawaii's largest IVF practice.Through the collaboration, patients will gain deeper genetic insight into their embryos during IVF, including risks tied…

AAP · Jun 9

How Stress Affects Your Body More Than You Realize

Stress has become a common part of modern life. Whether it comes from work deadlines, financial worries, relationship issues, health concerns, or everyday responsibilities, almost everyone experiences stress at some point. While occasional stress is a normal response that helps us deal with challenges, ongoing stress can have a much…

MyLifeXP · Jun 8

AI ‘digital twins’ are transforming heart care but will they work for women?

AI-powered digital twin technology could transform how doctors understand and treat heart disease. But if the medical data used to build these virtual models overlook biological differences between women and men, the promise of truly personalised medicine may remain incomplete.

The Conversation · Jun 2

Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soon

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabetes, heart disease, and infections. This move aims to reduce treatment costs for millions of patients managing chronic illnesses, with benefits expected to reach consumers within two to three months as new…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Homeopathy doctor shares simple tips to reduce facial and belly fat; says your future self will thank you

Health experts warn that facial puffiness and belly fat, particularly visceral fat, are serious health indicators. Dr. Sayajirao Gaikwad emphasizes that reducing this deep abdominal fat significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Practical lifestyle changes like moderate calorie deficits, high-protein meals, and…

The Economic Times · May 31