Heart Health: Couples Share Risk Factors and Healthy Habits

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.27.2020 21:00 PM

New research suggests that if one of the couples is at risk of heart problems, the other should also get checked as they share behaviors affecting their heart health.

Heart Health: Omega-3 in Fish Gives You a Healthy Heart

09.21.2020 09:10 AM

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart, making eating fish worthy which outweighs its risks.

Doctors Can Use Selfies To Detect Cardiovascular Diseases

08.24.2020 08:00 AM

It is now possible to detect heart diseases through selfies using a deep learning computer algorithm.

COVID-19 Pathogens Attack Heart Cells in a Lab Experiment

07.01.2020 04:42 AM

Scientists discovered that coronavirus might have an entry point into the heart as the virus directly infected lab-grown heart muscle cells. This adds to more evidence that COVID-19 is beyond a respiratory infection.

Researchers Discover 'Calcineurin', a Protein That Helps the Heart Mend Itself

04.27.2020 05:31 AM

Could it also mend broken hearts? The protein enables the heart to heal itself by working with other proteins such as Meis1 and Hoxb13 during development. Click the link above to learn more.

African Americans More Likely to Develop Hypertension Due to Stress—American Heart Association

10.17.2019 08:28 AM

A new study finds a big reason why African Americans have especially high hypertension prevalence: stress.

Diabetes Medication May Be Causing Heart Toxicity

09.26.2019 09:10 AM

While diabetes drugs may be therapeutic to keeping the glucose in the bloodstream controlled, it may come with dangerous, even toxic effects on the heart.

Hydrogel On Human Heart: Phase 1 Says It May Be Safe For Human Trial

09.13.2019 08:38 AM

Patients suffering from heart failure may now benefit from an injectable hydrogel especially designed to restore full cardiac function.

The Heart Really Can Be Broken, Says Doctors

06.22.2019 09:46 AM

When a patient’s heart “breaks,” the main pumping chamber weakens, leading to pain and shortness of breath.

Significant Need to Better Understand the Diagnosis of Inherited Heart Disease

06.03.2019 11:09 AM

The use of advanced imaging equipment is driving a substantial increase in the diagnosis of a little known inherited heart disease in adults

Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure and Risk of Electrical Disturbances in the Heart

05.29.2019 08:39 AM

Study discovered a statistically significant 4 to 5 mmHg increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants who consumed the energy drinks

First Ever 3D Printed Heart was Made from Human Tissues and Vessels

04.17.2019 15:48 PM

Researchers have successfully 3D printed a heart complete with blood vessels, cells, ventricles, and chambers.

Air Purifiers Could Protect Heart From Air Pollution, Study Says

08.16.2017 07:39 AM

A recent study has indicated that air purifiers may be very helpful to protect the heart from air pollution.

Diabetes Drug Linagliptin Prevents Heart Stiffening In Obese Mice Fed With Western Diet, Study Says

06.07.2017 05:48 AM

Mice fed with Western diet along with a low dose of diabetes drug Linagliptin was seen to not develop diastolic dysfunction.

Apple Watch Can Predict Upcoming Heart Attack 97% Accurately

05.12.2017 04:55 AM

The researchers from the University of California, San Francisco conducted a study with the Apple Watch and found that this could be the best way to predict abnormal heart rhythm.

State-Of-The-Art Membrane Can Keep The Heart Beats Forever & Prevent Heart Attacks

05.10.2017 01:07 AM

A new membrane can keep the heart beating forever and prevent any coming heart failures. A new state-of-the-art membrane is reportedly able to keep the heart beating forever.

Gluten Not Harmful For Heart: Study Reveals Gluten-Free Diet Harmful For Celiac Patients

05.06.2017 09:25 AM

Gluten free diet is not always healthy, as it was thought till now. A new study reveals that including gluten in the diet chart can decrease the risk of heart disease and excluding gluten can be harmful to the heart.

50 Shades Of Death: Early Gray Hair May Indicate Heart Attack Risk In Men

04.10.2017 03:57 AM

Inflammation and paused cell growth may link both heart disease and gray hair, Greying of hair in men may be a sign of a heart disease.

Spinach Leaf Transforms Into Beating Human Heart Muscle

03.28.2017 01:49 AM

Doctors have turned a spinach leaf into a working beating human heart muscle. Doctors have found out a way to use a spinach leaf and turn it into a beating and working human heart.

Atrial Fibrillation: Check Out How Alcohol & Caffeine Affect A-Fib

03.27.2017 01:13 AM

Many foods and drinks include caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate and energy drinks. Caffeine is only dangerous for people suffering from Atrial Fibrillation at a very high dose and in extraordinary circumstances.

Meet The Healthiest Hearts In The World

03.21.2017 13:57 PM

Scientists discover the healthiest hearts in the world in the Amazon rainforest. If there is such a thing as the healthiest hearts in the world, then this group of people may just be the closest thing.