Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Heart Disease and Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
BMJ reports shingles vaccination may be linked to lower risk of heart disease and stroke, adding to cardiometabolic prevention research.
News on heart disease, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes and obesity – the conditions that shape long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Blocking EFHD1 Could Open a New Path in Treating Metabolic Liver Disease
Blocking EFHD1 may reduce metabolic liver damage, opening a potential new treatment path for fatty liver disease.
New MRI-Based Scan Could Help Predict Lung Complications Before Heart Surgery
A study is testing a simple bedside scan to predict serious lung complications before heart surgery.
AI Model ECG-CLIP Could Help Detect Heart Disease With Far Less Labeled Data
New AI model ECG-CLIP may detect heart disease using far less labeled ECG data, according to a September 1, 2026 study.
SGLT2 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Ketoacidosis Risk in Certain Patients
Certain type 2 diabetes patients on SGLT2 drugs may face higher ketoacidosis risk, a new report warns.
NHS pharmacies to offer seven-minute cholesterol checks in new heart health drive
NHS pharmacies in England will offer seven-minute cholesterol checks to help spot heart disease risk earlier.
NICE Recommends First Treatment to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset for NHS Patients
NICE recommends a first-of-its-kind therapy that can delay type 1 diabetes onset for up to three years on the NHS.
Heart Failure Polypill Trial Suggests Simpler Treatment Could Improve Outcomes
A heart failure polypill improved ejection fraction and reduced hospital visits in a new randomized trial.
NICE Recommends First Disease-Modifying Therapy to Delay Type 1 Diabetes Onset
NICE has recommended the first NHS therapy to delay type 1 diabetes onset for up to three years.
NICE backs pregnancy-specific artificial pancreas for women with type 1 diabetes
NICE recommends pregnancy-specific artificial pancreas technology for women with type 1 diabetes to improve maternity outcomes.
