New Tool for Surgeons: 3D Bioprinted Heart
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Adam Feinberg and his team have created the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model using their Freeform Reversible Embedding of…
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Eating Walnuts May Have Anti-inflammatory Effects That Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Findings from the largest and longest study exploring the benefits of walnuts show regular consumption in older adults may reduce the risk of heart disease…
Irregular Heartbeat May Increase COVID-19 Risk
Previous studies have shown higher death rates in COVID-19 patients with evidence of heart damage. Heart damage can manifest as abnormal heart rhythms such as…
Cardiac Ultrasounds Show Damaging Impact of COVID-19 on the Heart
Cardiac ultrasounds (also known as echocardiograms) are providing a view of the heart and the impact of the COVID-19 virus on patients. A new study…
COVID-19’s Impact on the Heart – An In-Depth Look
Journal of the American College of Cardiology focus seminar looks at history of COVID-19, plus relationship with cardiometabolic syndrome, myocardial injury, and arrhythmias. Since the…
Detailed Cellular Map of the Human Heart Created – Could Guide Personalized Cardiac Treatments
Scientists have created a detailed cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart to understand how this vital organ functions and to shed light…
Authoritative New Analysis Links Omega-3 Supplements to Cardioprotection and Improved Heart Health
Study indicates that EPA and DHA supplementation reduces multiple types of cardiovascular risk, according to Mayo Clinic Proceedings. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most…
Flu Vaccine Could Protect Against Serious Heart and Stroke Complications – 73% Reduced Risk of Death in High-Risk Patients
The rate of seasonal flu vaccinations among people over age 50 and nursing home residents is extremely low, and those who do get the flu…
Chocolate Is Good for the Heart – “Chocolate Helps Keep the Heart’s Blood Vessels Healthy”
Eating chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease, according to research published today in the European Journal…
Study Shows Hydroxychloroquine’s Harmful Effects on Heart Rhythm – Urges for COVID-19 Use Restrictions
The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been promoted as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is known to have potentially serious effects on heart rhythms. Now,…
Eating Food With Isoflavones – Such as Tofu, Chickpeas and Peanuts – May Lower Heart Disease Risk
People who regularly ate tofu and other foods containing isoflavones had a moderately lower risk of developing heart disease. However, people who eat isoflavones and…
Smart Watches Prove Useful: Higher Daily Step Counts Linked With Lower Blood Pressure
Step it up: Activity trackers and smartwatches prove useful as a research tool for insights on physical activity and heart health. The smart watches seen…
Bariatric Surgery Associated With Significant Weight Loss, Fewer Heart Attacks and Strokes
A nationwide study of nearly 7,500 people who are obese or severely obese has found that bariatric surgery is linked to significantly fewer heart attacks…
Lose Weight and Reduce Heart Disease Risk With Better Sleep Habits
People who had the best heart health, defined as having healthy sleep in addition to meeting the AHA Life Simple 7, were less likely to…
More Is Not Always Better With Exercise – Here’s What’s Best for Heart Health
Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health. For the vast majority of people, the benefits of physical exercise outweigh the risks….
MIT Bionic ‘Heart’ Made of Heart Tissue and a Robotic Pumping System Beats Like the Real Thing
Engineers design bionic ‘heart’ for testing prosthetic valves, other cardiac devices. As the geriatric population is expected to balloon in the coming decade, so too…
Shockingly Simple Way to Protect Your Heart: Brush Your Teeth
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Journal of…
Shock Study: E-Cigarettes May Be More Harmful Than Tobacco To Heart Health
Landmark study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions suggests the unknown products used to create vapors cause heart dysfunction. A new study from researchers…