Hot Weather and Some Heart Medications Shouldn’t Mix Study Shows
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when a decrease or stoppage of blood going to the coronary arteries surrounding the heart occurs. This loss of …
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Heart Attack: Tropoelastin Restores Muscle Elasticity after a Myocardial Infarction
According to a study, injecting tropoelastin a few days after a heart attack could heal the scars left by this event. In the US, according to the CDC, some …
Streptococcus anginosus in Mouth and Gut Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Reveals
Key Takeaways: A specific oral bacteria, Streptococcus anginosus, is linked to a 20% higher risk of stroke. High levels of this bacteria in the gut may worsen outcomes for stroke …
Training for CPR on Manikins Without Breasts Puts Women’s Lives at Risk: Is There a Subconscious Gender Bias?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential life-saving technique and everyone should have basic knowledge about it. CPR can temporarily sustain life during a cardiac arrest until the person can …
Association of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol with Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the ASPREE Cohort Study
Contrary to the common belief that HDL cholesterol is beneficial, recent research indicates a potential risk of dementia in elderly individuals with high HDL levels. The Good Cholesterol? HDL …
Atherosclerosis Plaque Behaves Like Cancer and Can Be Reversed with the Oncological Drug Niraparib (Zejula), Study Shows
Atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of cardiovascular events, accounting for more than 50% of deaths in developed countries Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of lipids in …
Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: Deadly ‘Irreversible’ Heart Condition Can Be Defeated, Study Shows
New findings by University College London (UCL) researchers show that a heart condition that was until now deemed irreversible could be effectively contained. The team in this new study …
Blood Pressure Latest Facts: Types, Diagnosis, Complications, Causes, and Treatments
The movement of blood throughout our body is an important process. If a part of the body does not receive blood, it could lead to serious complications, especially if …
McGill University Researchers Develop Hydrogel With Potential for Repairing Dynamic Tissues
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in December 2021 and reflects the research available at that time. It has since been reviewed for accuracy and clarity. …
University of Minnesota Researchers Develop a Functional 3D-Printed Heart Pump
Editor’s Note (September 2026): This article was originally published in July 2020 and reflects the research available at that time. It has since been reviewed for accuracy and clarity. …