Fake Vegan Food Risks: Plant-Based Diets From Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 12% Increase in Heart-Related Deaths, Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.14.2024 00:08 AM

Not all plant-based foods are good for health. Read to learn more. Though there are environmental and health benefits linked to plant-based diets, a new study shows that the consumption of ultra-processed vegan food could increase heart disease-related death risk.

Don’t Drink During Flights: Alcohol Consumption on Airplane Is Bad for the Heart, Study Reveals

06.09.2024 00:50 AM

Experts strongly urge against drinking alcohol while onboard an airplane. Read to learn more. According to a new study, consuming alcohol in conditions of low air pressure could negatively impact blood oxygen levels and heart rates.

AI Could Help With Early Diagnosis of Those With Elevated Heart Failure Risk, Study Reveals

06.02.2024 00:40 AM

The AI is capable of picking up anomalies of heart failure risk that are traditionally very hard to detect. Read to learn more.

Orange Peel Extract Could Help Reduce Heart Disease Risks [Study]

05.30.2024 06:00 AM

Extracts from orange peel contain substances that can help reduce heart disease. Continue reading to learn more.

Microplastics in Humans: Tiny Plastic Particles Found in Blood Clots in Brain, Heart, Legs [STUDY]

05.23.2024 22:18 PM

Microplastics were detected in surgically removed blood clots, with polyethylene (PE) being the most common. Read to learn more.

What Organ Shuts Down First When One Dies?

05.21.2024 06:00 AM

The heart is the first to shut down when one dies and the brain continues to operate for at least seven more minutes. Continue reading to learn more.

New Heart, New Me? Organ Transplant Surgery Linked To Odd Personality Changes, Study Suggests

05.20.2024 00:23 AM

If the link between organ transplant surgery and personality changes is really true, further research would be extremely necessary. Read to learn more.

Bodybuilder Undergoes Heart Surgery After Drinking Cold Water Following His Workout Sessions

02.29.2024 04:10 AM

A bodybuilder ended up getting heart surgery for drinking cold water after a workout session. Continue reading to know the full story.

Athlete's Heart Explained: How Excessive Exercise Affects Your Heart

02.27.2024 00:20 AM

Athletic heart is common among endurance athletes who spend several hours a day exercising. Read to learn more.

Calming Words Slow Down Cardiac Activity, Shedding Light on Sleep-Related Brain-Heart Dynamics

02.26.2024 04:29 AM

Researchers discovered that hearing relaxing words during sleep slows cardiac activity, revealing the influence of the external world on the sleeping body. Read the article for more details.

Broken Heart Syndrome: Can a Heartbreak Really Kill You?

02.14.2024 04:22 AM

While broken heart syndrome may have similar symptoms as those of a heart attack, it does not involve the blocking of coronary arteries. Read to learn more.

Mending a Broken Heart: Hydrogel From Wood Pulp Designed to Heal Damaged Cardiac Tissue and Improve Cancer Treatments

02.14.2024 02:40 AM

A group of experts has engineered a material that can replicate the nanostructures and properties of heart tissues. Find out more about it in this article.

Protein Interactions in Heart’s Atrium Could Serve As Biomarker for Cardiovascular Disease, Study Reveals

01.19.2024 03:40 AM

Scientists discovered that the binding relationships in proteins can serve as a measurable indicator of heart disease. Check this article to learn more.

World’s First Multiscope Allows Health Scan at Home; BeamO Measures Core Vitals Obtained During Medical Visits

01.11.2024 02:20 AM

Multiscope named BeamO gives detailed readings of heart and lung health at home in less than a minute. Learn more about this device in this article.

Neural Pathway Between Heart and Brain Induces Syncope, Causes Healthy People To Faint With No Medical Reason

12.08.2023 03:09 AM

Scientists discovered a pathway between the heart and brain which explains why healthy people faint. Learn more about it in this article.

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need For Heart Health? Initial Analysis Shows RDA in US Is Too Low For Those With Cardiac Issues

11.26.2023 00:30 AM

The initial analysis of a clinical trial suggests that the recommended vitamin D dietary allowance is too low for reaching optimal vitamin D levels. Read to learn more.

PCOS, Painful Periods Linked to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Reveals

11.09.2023 00:27 AM

While findings are still preliminary, both dysmenorrhea and PCOS were found to be linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk. Read to learn more.

Low Blood Pressure High Pulse: What Does It Mean?

10.26.2023 05:54 AM

While some people may experience low blood pressure and high pulse at the same time, the reason behind could be different from case to case. Read to learn more.

Heart Murmurs Unveiled: A Deep Dive into the Causes, Implications, and Management of These Unique Cardiac Sounds

10.20.2023 08:32 AM

Heart murmurs, often stemming from heart valve irregularities, range from benign to needing treatment, while innocent murmurs are common in children. Continue reading to learn more.

Heart Attack Survival Rate Depends on Type, Blockage Location, and More; Here's How You Can Reduce Risk, Boost Survival

10.10.2023 03:22 AM

The affected arteries and the location of the blockage could all affect heart attack survival rate. Read to learn more.

Just 50 Steps of Stairs Every Day May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Study Shows

10.02.2023 07:00 AM

Climbing over five flights of stairs daily reduces heart disease risk, activating key muscles and improving cardiovascular health. Continue reading to learn more.