January 8, 2026

World’s First Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Could Make Open-Heart Surgery a Thing of the Past

Open-heart surgery might soon become a thing of the past for people suffering from heart disease caused by clogged arteries.

January 7, 2026

Money Worries Speed Up Heart Aging, Increase Risk Of Death

Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease, a new Mayo Clinic study says.

January 2, 2026

Vapes Or Cigs, Doesn't Matter — Nicotine Is Toxic To Heart Health, Experts Say

It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.

December 2, 2025

Most People Aren't Aware Of Genetic Risk For Dangerously High Cholesterol

Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren’t aware of their danger, a new study says.

December 2, 2025

Online Tool Helps Younger Adults Plan For Their Long-Term Heart Health

Usually, it’s not until late middle age that folks start worrying about heart disease.

December 2, 2025

Scientists Create Foldable Stem Cell Patch to Heal Heart Damage

A Mayo Clinic team has developed a new way to repair damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, and early results suggest it could one day help people with severe heart failure.