The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia—abnormal ...

The newest clinical guideline, released May 8 by the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA), provides the latest evidence-based recommendations for effectively managing individuals diagnosed ...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes, according to research being presented at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and ...

About 50% of U.S. adults will develop high BP during their lifetime. High BP is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The overarching BP ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of disease burden , causing one in three deaths worldwide as a result of population growth, population aging and exposure to a broad range of ...

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review on revisiting implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy for primary prevention in patients with heart failure and ...

The following are key points to remember from a 2024 American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert consensus decision pathway (ECDP) on strategies and criteria for the diagnosis and management of ...

The number of people dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is steadily rising, including one-third of all deaths globally in 2019, according to a paper in the Journal of the American College of ...