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Science·7 Nov 2025

Inflammation: The Missing Link in Heart and Artery Health Now Made Official

The American College of Cardiology has declared that chronic inflammation is central to cardiovascular disease and must now be measured and treated as part of standard care.

Industry·16 June 2025

Why Pharmacy-Based Screening Is More Accurate Than GP Visits

Routine blood pressure readings in clinical practice are frequently inaccurate. Pharmacies offer a smarter, more accurate alternative for cardiovascular screening.

Research·4 Mar 2025

New Study Reinforces CardiAction's Focus on Waist Circumference Over BMI

A recent study validates waist circumference as a superior indicator of cardiovascular disease risk compared to body mass index.

Science·25 Feb 2025

The Three Principles of the CardiAction Risk Algorithm

The CardiAction Risk Algorithm is built on three validated principles centred on central systolic pressure measurement and prevention.

Research·25 Feb 2025

Women and Heart Disease: Understanding the Risks

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in Australia and globally, yet it remains under-recognised and under-treated.

Lifestyle·25 Feb 2025

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

Over 70 years of studies have demonstrated the Mediterranean Diet's benefits for weight management, chronic disease prevention, and cardiovascular health.

Research·25 Feb 2025

The Fat but Fit Paradox: Should We Reassess Our Thinking?

Research suggests being fit, even while overweight, can reduce some negative health effects of obesity, challenging traditional assumptions.

Science·25 Feb 2025

Genetics, Nutrigenomics, and Cardiovascular Health: Understanding the Link

Exploring how genetic makeup influences cardiovascular health and how nutrigenomics can guide personalised dietary interventions.

Lifestyle·25 Feb 2025

From Fad to Fact: Evaluating the Impact of Emerging Diets on Cardiovascular Health

Evaluating popular diets including keto, intermittent fasting, and plant-based approaches through the lens of cardiovascular science.

Research·25 Feb 2025

Drinking Coffee Reduces Heart Failure Risk, But Only if It is Not Decaf

Recent studies show that regular caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with reduced heart failure risk, while decaf does not show the same benefit.

Science·25 Feb 2025

Do Saturated Fats Actually Clog Your Arteries? Fact or Myth

Re-examining the long-held belief that saturated fats directly cause arterial blockages in light of modern cardiovascular research.

Research·25 Feb 2025

CardiAction Scientific Update: Addressing Cardiovascular Risk in Women

A scientific update on why cardiovascular risk in women requires different assessment approaches and how CardiAction addresses this gap.

Research·25 Feb 2025

The Hidden Health Risk: Low Vitamin D Levels in Aging Men

Low vitamin D levels in aging men are linked to increased cardiovascular risk, and screening can help identify this often-overlooked factor.

Science·25 Feb 2025

Central Systolic Pressure: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Why central systolic pressure measurement represents a significant advancement in how we assess and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Science·25 Feb 2025

Why Central Blood Pressure Matters More Than You Think

Non-invasive central blood pressure measurement via pharmacy screening reveals aortic pressure insights that traditional arm-cuff readings miss, offering a stronger predictor of cardiovascular events.

Industry·25 Feb 2025

How Pharmacies Are Leading the Preventive Health Revolution

Community pharmacy screening is transforming cardiovascular prevention by delivering accessible, non-invasive heart health checks where people already visit.

News·25 Feb 2025

CardiAction Expands Screening Network Across Australia

CardiAction Screening Australia grows its pharmacy heart screening network, bringing non-invasive cardiovascular prevention to more communities nationwide.

Research·25 Feb 2025

The Detection Gap: What a Standard Blood Pressure Check Can Miss

CardiAction ProScreen data shows approximately 30% of individuals had clinically meaningful central blood pressure findings despite normal brachial readings.

Platform·25 Feb 2025

Screen, Understand, Act, Track, Improve: The Empowerment Loop

CardiAction ProScreen delivers a heart health action plan for immediate cardiovascular risk reduction, creating a genuine screen-act-improve cycle.

Science·25 Feb 2025

Pulse Wave Analysis: What It Is and Why It Matters

Non-invasive heart screening through Pulse Wave Analysis measures arterial stiffness and central blood pressure from a standard arm cuff in under 20 minutes.