Polish Olympian Auctions Silver Medal for Infant's Heart Surgery, but Winning Bidder Won't Accept It
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk took the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She auctioned it to save a boy's life.
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Life-saving Treatment for Heart Attacks Discovered Inside Protein of Deadly Spider Venom
Queensland researchers discovered a potentially life-saving treatment for heart attacks in a very unlikely source–deadly spider venom.
39-Year-Old Becomes First US Patient to Receive Innovative Artificial Heart Prosthetic
Duke University surgeons successfully implanted a new-generation CARMAT artificial heart in a patient—a first for a North America hospital.
Researchers Find New Strategy for Preventing Clogged Arteries
Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists have successfully minimized artery-narrowing plaque by using CMA to reawaken youthful process.
Eating Avocados Twice a Week is Linked With lowering Heart Disease by 16-22%
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research. Avocados contain dietary fiber, unsaturated fats especially monounsaturated fat (healthy fats), […]
Good News for Coffee Lovers: Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart
Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, according to new studies. These trends held true for both people with and without cardiovascular disease. Researchers said the analyses—the largest to look at coffee's potential role in […]
Scientists Create Algorithm That Uses Routine Eye Scans to Identify Heart Attack Risk-With Accuracy of 70%-80%
British scientists have created a machine learning algorithm that can use routine eye scans to identify someone's 12-month risk of heart attack.
Artist's Painting is the First to Be Curated on the Moon: 'It Will Last Forever'
British artist Sacha Jafri has prepared the first ever painting to be placed on the Lunar service, when it blasts off with NASA later this year.
Self-Compassion Is Actually Good for Your Heart Health
Self-compassion is actually good for your heart health, a new study from the University of Pittsburgh has found.
Man Who Had Heart Surgery Wins $1Mil Lottery on a 'CashWord' Ticket in Get-Well Card - the Winning Word was HEART
Recent heart surgery patient Alexander McLeish won $1 million in a lottery 'Cashword' game-and the word that won him the jackpot was 'heart".
Unmasked, Pint-sized Darth Vader is Fighting Congenital Heart Defect
The pint-sized Darth Vader who appeared in a Volkswagen commercial is now a big star after his Super Bowl debut. But, just when you thought the little guy couldn't endear himself anymore, he takes his mask off and reveals he is overcoming a congenital heart condition.
Regularly Eating Chocolate Actually Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Problems
A chocolate bar (or two) might be just what the doctor ordered.
Scientists Have Mapped Out the Best Strategy for Getting Over a Devastating Breakup
Heartbreaks are most likely always going to suck, but this team of researchers published a study on the most effective ways of getting over a breakup.
3D-Printed Patch Can Help Mend a 'Broken' Heart
We are now one step closer to effectively healing victims of the number one leading cause of death in America.
26 Years of Research Shows Cardiovascular Health in Dairy Lovers is Not Aversely Affected by Choosing Cheese
Contrary to what the average dietary guidelines say about fromage, these new studies all show that cheese is much better for you than you might think.
New Harvard Study Says That Men Can Avoid Heart Problems By Doing a Certain Amount of Pushups
This is the first known study to report an association between push-up capacity and subsequent cardiovascular disease outcomes.
"I was blind for 25 years. Had a heart attack, woke up and could see."
I was blind for 25 years. Had a heart attack, woke up and could see.
Being Positive and Optimistic Could Prevent Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Weathering stress with a smile could rescue you from a heart attack, a 10-year examination of nearly 2,000 Canadians has found. Adults who were "professionally judged to be happy" had 22 percent less risk of a heart attack or angina
Boss Suggests His Employee Take a Sick-Day-and It Saved His Life
Not feeling well at work, his boss's suggestion to take a sick day-and see a doctor-saved his life.
Heart Disease Runs In Your Family? Ingenious Blood Test Detects All Possible Conditions
This all-in-one blood test can determine if you have been passed any of the numerous inherited heart conditions.
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