Does Fasting Lower Blood Pressure? Is It Good For Your Heart?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.26.2023 08:46 AM

How does fasting affect blood pressure levels and the heart? Read to find out. Some people fast as part of religious practices or lifestyle choices, but how exactly does fasting affect one's health? Is it good for the heart? Does it lower blood pressure? Can it be dangerous at times? Fasting and the Heart Interestingly, studies have seen that fasting can help reduce blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol.

Pig Heart Transplant Performed For the 2nd Time in the World With Hopes of Prolonging Dying Man's Life

09.25.2023 00:26 AM

The man was not eligible for human heart transplant due to bleeding complications and vascular conditions, so his only hope was to undergo a pig heart transplant. Read to learn more.

How Much Does a Heart Cost? Exploring the Worth, Procedure and Success Rate of Heart Transplant Surgery

09.01.2023 11:00 AM

Several parts of the human body can be sold, and one of the most expensive organs that a person can legally sell is the heart. Learn how much a heart is worth in this article.

Amusement Park Nightmare: Woman Suffers Stroke After Thrilling Ride, Ignites Health Scare

09.01.2023 02:56 AM

A young woman experienced stroke symptoms after riding a fast-spinning ride in a local amusement park. Continue reading to learn more about this rare medical case.

Unveiling Ultra-Processed Food Hazards: Recent Studies Highlight Risks of Heart Health as Countries Face Impending Crisis

08.30.2023 07:08 AM

UK faces health crisis from high ultra-processed food intake, wherein two studies link mass-produced food to higher heart attack, blood pressure risks. Continue reading to learn more.

Unlocking the Heart-Healthy Diet: Six Key Foods for Lowering Cardiovascular Disease Risk

07.08.2023 02:41 AM

Global research examined diets worldwide, focusing on commonly perceived healthy foods and their impact on health outcomes. Continue reading to learn more about the best heart-healthy diet.

Heart Failure After Attack Is Less Likely To Happen For Those With Strong Legs, Study Reveals

05.22.2023 02:57 AM

The researchers also discovered that for every 5% weight increment in leg strength, there was an 11% lower chance of developing heart failure. Read to learn more.

Human Body’s Heaviest Organs: How Much Do They Weigh?

05.20.2023 21:50 PM

Some human body organs are heavier than others, but how much do the heaviest ones weigh? Read to find out.

New Gene Editing Therapy May Help Treat Cardiovascular Disease, Repair Damaged Tissue After Heart Attack

01.13.2023 22:32 PM

Cardiovascular accounts for 32% of deaths worldwide annually. Check out this new gene editing therapy that researchers claim to have the ability to repair damaged tissue after a heart attack, saving the patient.

Flu Vaccination Surprisingly Lowers Stroke Risk, Study Says

12.30.2022 05:30 AM

A recent study surprisingly showed that flu shots may significantly reduce the risk of developing stroke. Read to know more about these findings.

World's First Placenta Stem Cell Operation Saves a Little Boy With Congenital Heart Defect

12.21.2022 05:14 AM

A 2-year-old boy born with a congenital heart defect was injected with placenta stem cells to correct his heart. Check out the results of this world's first operation in this article.

People May Die From Broken Heart Syndrome [Study]

12.07.2022 10:50 AM

Read on to know how you may literally die from Broken Heart Syndrome. Although stories of heartbreak and love songs may come to mind, going through a traumatic incident can negatively affect the heart.

What Happens After Decapitation? Experts Explain How Long Humans Can Live Without A Head

11.02.2022 08:52 AM

Decapitation happens when the head is separated from the body. But how long does a human live after that? Read the article to know the answer and learn what happens next.

First-Ever Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant Shows 'Unexpected Differences'

11.01.2022 03:01 AM

A new study reveals 'unexpected differences' on the first ever xenotransplant. Know more about this unexpected news by reading it now!

Oxytocin or Love Hormone Proven To Have Healing Effects Related to the Heart [A Study]

09.30.2022 08:00 AM

Oxytocin also known as the Love Hormone claims to have heart healing effects, based on the recent study. Know what are those implications here, read more!

Eating Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Premature Death from Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Suggests

09.07.2022 12:00 PM

Preliminary results of a study suggest that low intake of fruits and vegetables accounts for millions of deaths every year due to cardiovascular diseases. Read the article to learn more details.

Apple Watch Saves British Man From Symptomless Heart Problem

09.05.2022 23:01 PM

A father of four thought his Apple Watch was not working fine after it alerted him about his extremely low heart rate and it turned out he had heart blockage. Read on to learn how the Apple Watch detected his heart problem.

New Nanowire Sensor Can Monitor Cardiac Tissue Activities

08.25.2022 06:00 AM

A team of researchers developed a small sensor that can monitor both electrical and mechanical activities in the heart. Continue reading to learn more about the new sensor that can aid in the advancement of heart treatment.

Why High-Intensity Exercise Is Not Good? Intense Physical Activity Can Damage Arteries That Supply Blood, Oxygen and Nutrition to the Heart [Study]

08.22.2022 01:08 AM

A new study confirms that long-term high-intensity exercise promotes vascular injury, compared to moderate physical activity. Read the article to learn more.

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Causes Heart Muscle Cell Injury

07.26.2022 04:51 AM

Researchers discovered that the spike protein from the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause heart muscle injury during the inflammatory process.

Nordic Walking Is Superior to Other Kinds of Exercise in Improving Heart Health, Long-Term Functional Capacity, Study Says

07.18.2022 01:25 AM

Researchers identified Nordic walking as a better way to walk for improving functional capacity compared to standard cardiovascular rehabilitation exercises. Read the article to learn more about this.