Researchers Warn: Not All “Good” Cholesterol Is Healthy
The work shows that people with large HDL particles have an increased risk of myocardial infarction, while only small HDL particles are actually associated with…
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Stressed Brain Linked to “Broken Heart” Syndrome
Heightened activity in the brain, caused by stressful events, is linked to the risk of developing a rare and sometimes fatal heart condition, according to…
Viagra May Prolong Life for Men With Coronary Artery Disease – Lower Risk of Experiencing a New Heart Attack
Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live longer and have a lower risk of experiencing a…
Aspirin Is “Huge Win” for Those Looking to Reduce Risk From Some of the Most Devastating Effects of COVID-19
Researchers from the George Washington University found that aspirin may have lung-protective effects and reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, ICU admission and in-hospital mortality…
Pick Up the Pace! Slow Walkers Almost Four Times More Likely to Die From COVID-19
Slow walkers are almost four times more likely to die from COVID-19, and have over twice the risk of contracting a severe version of the…
From Vitamin C to Spinach: Researching Ways to Protect Astronaut Cardiovascular Health From Space Radiation
Review explores ways that space radiation can damage cardiovascular health, and discusses how we can protect astronauts, from vitamin C to spinach. Space: the final…
Injecting Bone Marrow Cells Helps Heal the Brain After Stroke
Results of a clinical trial released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine provide evidence that treating patients with an injection of bone marrow cells may lead to a…
Research Reveals How COVID-19 Can Kill Heart Muscle Cells, Interfere With Contraction
Study reveals details of how coronavirus infects heart; models of tissue damage may help develop potential therapies. Since early in the pandemic, COVID-19 has been…
For a Longer Life, Eat 2 Fruit and 3 Vegetable Servings a Day
Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death in men and women, according to data representing nearly 2 million…
Two-Thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Are Due to These Four Conditions
Model suggests higher risk based on race and age, offers insights to reduce disease impact. A modeling study suggests a majority of adult COVID-19 hospitalizations…
Antiarrhythmic Protection: Alligator Hearts Keep Beating No Matter What
Mammals and cold-blooded alligators share a common four-chamber heart structure – unique among reptiles – but that’s where the similarities end. Unlike humans and other…
Heart Damage Found in More Than Half of COVID-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital
Around 50% of patients who have been hospitalized with severe COVID-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin have damage to their…
Researchers Discover Existing Drug That May Treat COVID-19 Debilitating Long-Haul Symptom
In a new study out of University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers found a drug used for heart failure improves symptoms associated…
Popular Energy Drinks’ Harmful Effects on Heart Revealed in New Research
Popular energy drinks may give you a boost, but they may also contribute to possible serious heart conditions, findings show. A team of researchers, led…
Circle Back: New Evidence Linking Eggs, Cholesterol to Poor Cardiovascular Health and Death
A person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was positively associated with their risk of death, while intake of egg whites or egg substitutes was…
New Research Shows Cannabis Reduces Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Hypertension
A new discovery by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center shows that medical cannabis may reduce…
Drinking Coffee, Green Tea Lowers Risk of Death for Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors who drank seven or more cups of green tea each day lowered their risks of multiple causes of death by 62%. Drinking one…
Heart Recovery After Heart Attack Mapped in Great Detail
Researchers from the Hubrecht Institute mapped the recovery of the heart after a heart attack with great detail. They found that heart muscle cells —…
