Medicine & TechnologyA 57-year-old woman from Kentucky becomes the first woman to receive the new Aeson bioprosthetic total artificial heart in a procedure led by cardiothoracic surgeons in UofL Health.
A fetal heartbeat cannot be heard in the past until the baby inside the womb is 13 to 16 weeks, but now, with more advanced technology, it can be detected on the sixth week of pregnancy.
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that neurons that exclusively monitor the body's internal dynamics could affect the brain’s decision-making centers.
With the newly developed flexible nanotube fiber, one would not need to wear a smartwatch or chest strap for accurate monitoring of heart rate be it for a medical or fitness purpose.
Existing pacemakers use lead that connects to the electronic device to generate an electrical pulse. Instead of lead, scientists recently created a pacemaker that will use the kinetic energy from the heart to power the device to overcome existing problems.
Two research studies suggest that eating a plant-based diet in adulthood will decrease the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and promote good heart health.
A study found that athletes have more than twice the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation that also increases the risk of stroke. Younger athletes are found to have a higher risk compared to older athletes.
Success rates in heart transplant surgery has no age barrier, and that advanced age should not prevent people from being considered as candidates for heart transplant surgery.
A small number of teenagers and young adults who received their COVId-19 vaccines reported experiencing heart inflammation, and CDC has responded that it will conduct further investigation on the rare condition.
A recent review found that a form of HIIT exercise has benefits on cardiometabolic health that induce greater improvements in heart health, blood sugar, and blood pressure than the typical HIIT exercise.
Science reminds you not to forget to keep your heart healthy during this Heart's Day. Here are some tips and habits that you should include in your day-to-day life to keep your heart healthy.