This happy hormone may contribute to heart disease
In a study from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and elsewhere, scientists found the neurotransmitter serotonin can adversely affect the heart's mitral valve, contributing...
Phone calls from nurse may improve survival for heart failure patients
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found phone calls from a nurse may improve survival for patients treated for heart failure.
How COVID-19 can damage your heart
A recent study from the University of Queensland has discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments.
In this study, scientists...
At annual ‘Thriller’ event, zombie went into cardiac arrest
A week before Halloween 2021 and five days before her 68th birthday, Sarah Katzenmaier slipped into a royal blue bridesmaid dress and carefully applied...
One cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day may prevent heart disease
A recent study from New Edith Cowan University found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can strongly reduce...
ER worker’s heart stopped, leaving her ‘the color of Cookie Monster’
As a child life specialist in the emergency room of a children's hospital, Christi Eberhardt spent a Wednesday morning getting kids comfortable with their...
Snow shovelling: Healthy exercise or deadly activity?
Winter’s just over a month old and already from coast to coast, major storms have hit.
While the snow can provide great opportunities for different...
Heart attack risk has decreased 50% in people with diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or die from heart disease compared to people without diabetes.
Management of...
This Jewish tradition may benefit heart health, study finds
In a study from the University of Cincinnati, scientists found that people who wear tefillin, leather bands used in a Jewish religious practice that...
People with COVID-19 retain higher risks of heart disease, death for 18 months
In a study from the University of Hong Kong, scientists found COVID-19 is linked to higher risks of heart disease and death in the...