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Know your numbers – experts welcome first-ever EU Screening Week
ESC, EASD and EASO welcome the first-ever EU Screening Week, launched at the EASD Annual Meeting in Milan on World Heart Day, and the newly published proposal for an EU Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks.
Weight loss alone does not explain lower heart disease for those on semaglutide
Semaglutide is known to reduce the risk of serious heart disease. However, a new study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that this effect cannot not be entirely explained by patients losing weight on the drug.
Filling a gap in the management of atrial fibrillation: The EHRA-PATHS project
The EHRA-PATHS project has successfully highlighted the need for a structured, holistic approach to improve the management of co-existing medical conditions that impact the lives of patients with atrial fibrillation.
Too much light at night changes the shape and working of the heart
Exposure to light during the nighttime is linked to important and potentially harmful changes to the structure and function of the heart, according to a study of more than 11,000 people published in the European Heart Journal.
Four to six servings of wholegrain per day lowers risk factors for heart disease
Eating four to six servings of wholegrain each day reduces several major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal.
Unlocking hospital data for cardiology: DataTools4Heart platform enters clinical testing phase
The project DataTools4Heart is a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action dedicated to overcoming the barriers of inaccessible cardiology data.
Record-breaking ESC Congress 2026 puts new life-saving cardiovascular science in the spotlight
A total of 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in ESC Congress 2026, the largest-ever flagship meeting of the European Society of Cardiology.
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