Kentucky Wildcats basketball player won’t be sidelined by heart surgery
When Tionna Herron was 8, she learned some valuable things: She was good at playing basketball. And she had a rare heart condition that...
MIT engineers design a soft, implantable ventilator
A new proof-of-concept design by MIT engineers aims to one day boost the diaphragm’s life-sustaining function and improve lung capacity for people with diaphragm dysfunction.
Very hot and cold days may increase death risk in heart disease
Extreme temperatures – both hot and cold – may increase the risk of dying for people with heart disease, especially those with heart failure.
How aging influences heart attack treatment in older people
How heart attacks and heart-related chest pain are treated may need to be modified for people 75 and older because of age-related changes in the heart and blood vessels as well as overall health.
Reducing blood pressure to this number reduces heart disease risk effectively
A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that intensive blood pressure treatment targeting systolic blood pressure <120 mm Hg can...
COVID infection, and vaccination, linked to heart problems
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link...
People with COVID-19 more likely to develop heart diseases, diabetes
In a study from King's College London, scientists found patients who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, particularly...
A 14-year-old had cardiac arrest at overnight camp
In a study from McMaster University, scientists reported a case of a 14-year-old girl who had a cardiac arrest at an overnight camp and...
Yoga combined with regular exercise may protect heart, lower blood pressure
Adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports heart health and well-being and is more effective than stretching exercises.
Household air purifiers can boost heart health in people with COPD
The use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of heart health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.