Global Scans · Heart · Weekly Summary

• [New] Developed by researchers at the University of Hong Kong, CardiOmicScore analyzes thousands of proteins and metabolites to estimate the risk of six major cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. ScienceDaily
• [New] The 2026 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association dyslipidaemia guideline introduced a new cardiovascular risk calculator and lowered LDL treatment goals, reflecting evidence that has made increasingly clear that lower is better for higher-risk patients. Harvard Gazette
• [New] New 2026 treatments demonstrate superior cardiovascular protection with a 35% reduction in heart attack risk compared to standard treatments. Doctronic
• [New] The American Heart Association's PREVENT equations estimate risk of total cardiovascular disease (CVD), atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heart failure to guide lipid-lowering and blood pressure-lowering therapy in people ages 30-79 years in the United States. Nature
• [New] The study findings mean that prediabetes remission could establish itself - alongside lowering blood pressure, cutting cholesterol and stopping smoking - as a fourth major primary prevention tool that truly prevents heart attacks and deaths. SciTechDaily
• [New] Obesity remains one of the leading causes of preventable ill health in the UK, and is a significant risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases. British Heart Foundation
• Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly three to five cups of regular black coffee, is generally safe and may even be linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and Type 2 diabetes. ScienceDaily
• About 80% of premature heart disease cases, strokes, and cases of type 2 diabetes, and 40% of cancers, could be avoided if the major risk factors for non-communicable diseases, such as unhealthy diets, were eliminated. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Currently, the national Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the highest risk categories are older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. UFCW 3000
• More than 100 million American adults are currently living with obesity - a condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, and certain cancers. GoalBMI Wellness
• The LBNF will be pointed downward and westward from Fermilab, aimed directly at the heart of DUNE's cavern below Lead, 800 miles away, which will be filled with tens of millions of pounds of liquid argon. Scientific American
• Strain increases the risk of cardiovascular injury, including heart attack and stroke. Gizmodo
• Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but advances in risk prediction may dramatically improve prevention efforts. Stordahl Capital Management
• Most people are not consuming enough flavanols, natural compounds linked to a lower risk of heart disease. ScienceDaily
• G7 leaders have the opportunity to send a strong signal to the world: choose to make health a strategic priority at the heart of their economic policies. IFPMA
• In the UK, Abbott's CardioMEMS HF System was recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for adults with chronic heart failure who have been hospitalised for heart failure and are at risk of further admission. Signify Research
• Among the modifiable risk factors, physical inactivity is one of the most significant contributors to the development of ischemic heart disease and has a negative impact on the progression of AMI and mortality. Nature
• By managing weight, people can lower their risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and cancer. Wbur
• Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes. KCRA

Last updated: 02 August 2026