Heart Disease
Artificial Sweetener Tied to Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
Erythritol was not proven to cause these health problems, but some experts recommend limiting intake
Loss of Y Chromosome in Mice May Lead to Heart Failure
A new study suggests the same loss in humans may lead to increased mortality
Porcine Virus May Have Led to the Death of First-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Patient
Doctors say this infection will likely be preventable in future pig heart transplants
Patient Who Received a Genetically Modified Pig Heart Dies After Two Months
The procedure marks the first time that a genetically-modified, non-human cardiac organ functioned without immediate rejection by the human body
Scientists Build an Artificial Fish That Swims on Its Own Using Human Heart Cells
The experiment could advance pacemaker technology and bring science closer to developing artificial hearts for people
In a First, Man Receives a Heart From a Gene-Edited Pig
The swine-to-person cardiac transplant offers hope for thousands in need of organs
Aspirin No Longer Recommended as a Preventative Measure Against Heart Attacks and Strokes in Older Individuals
The guideline change is based on bleeding risks some may face when taking the blood thinner
Are Peas in Common Dog Foods Contributing to Canine Heart Disease?
At this time, the FDA is not advocating that pet owners discontinue using any specific brand. But studying legumes may lead scientists to the root cause
This Lab-Grown Mini Heart Can Keep a Beat
The creation, called a cardioid, will help with the study of heart disease and the discovery of new medications
What Experts Know About a Rare Inflammatory Syndrome Linked to COVID-19
The syndrome resembles a childhood illness called Kawasaki disease, but research is ongoing about both conditions
New Study Shows Coffee—Even 25 Cups a Day of It—Isn't Bad for Your Heart
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that coffee consumption does not stiffen arteries
This 1950s Heart-Lung Machine Revolutionized Cardiac Surgery
Open-heart procedures evolved rapidly once Mayo Clinic surgeon John Kirklin made his improvements to an earlier invention
Welsh Doctors Can Now Prescribe Free Bicycle Rides
The pilot program joins a recent spate of 'social prescribing' activities to hit the U.K.
C.D.C. Says More Than Half of the U.S.’ Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
African-American, Native American and Alaska Native women are around three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues than white women
Impaired Sense of Smell in the Elderly Is Linked With Risk of Death
A new study finds older people who score poorly on a sniff test are 46 percent more likely to die over the next 10 years, but researchers don't know why
Scientists Used Human Tissue to 3-D Print a Tiny Heart
The technique could eventually be adapted to create full-sized organs personalized to each patient
Eating Your Veggies Is a Better Way to Get Your Vitamins Than Taking Supplements, Study Shows
Vitamins in some supplements were actually harmful at high doses, while exceeding the daily nutritional limit in food didn't show the same risk
The Rivalry Between Two Doctors to Implant the First Artificial Heart
Featuring titans of Texas medicine, the race was on to develop the cutting-edge technology
This Minimally Invasive Technique Could Reduce the Need for Open-Heart Surgery
Clinical trials suggest TAVR is just as beneficial as, or perhaps even better than, open-heart surgery for low- and high-risk patients alike
White Americans Produce More Air Pollution Than They Consume
African-Americans and Hispanics consume fewer pollutant-generating products, but get hit hardest by the negative effects
