During a heart attack, cardiac muscle cells die due to a lack of blood flow, but researchers at Stanford University…
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For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a…
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New cholesterol lowering drug much more expensive than statins
A new cholesterol lowering drug called Praluent was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and introduced to…
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Insulin pump may cut risk of heart disease deaths with diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes must control their blood sugar with insulin, but getting it automatically from an implanted pump…
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Researchers building bionic heart in Houston
Scientists at the Texas Heart Institute are working to develop a bionic heart that they say may be the first…
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Secondhand Smoke Tied to Bad Heart Failure Outcomes
If you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a…
Read MoreCheap Drugs to Cut Heart Risks ‘Badly Underused’
Cheap generic drugs to cut heart risk are substantially underused worldwide, with more than half the people who could benefit…
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Cardiac Arrest Strikes Young and Old Athletes Alike
New research from France suggests that young, competitive athletes account for only a fraction of sports-related cardiac arrests, in which…
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Protecting your heart with the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated as one of the healthiest diets in the world, but it’s not only…
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What happens during heart valve replacement surgery?
Patients who suffer from aortic stenosis have heart valves that do not fully open. The condition decreases blood flow from…
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