This soybean protein block ‘bad’ cholesterol, help prevent metabolic diseases
In a study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and elsewhere, scientists found a protein in soybeans blocks the production of a liver enzyme...
Many people missed out on blood pressure lowering meds during pandemic
Scientists found nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Larger muscle mass means lower arterial stiffness in women
In a study from the University of Jyväskylä, scientists found that women with larger muscle mass had lower arterial stiffness from youth to middle...
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...