Moderate Alcohol Drinking Associated With Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Death in Those With CVD
Drinking up to 105 grams of alcohol per week — equivalent to 13 UK units of alcohol, less than six pints of medium-strength beer, or…
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Heart Cell Protein Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Heart Failure and Recovery
A protein that helps regulate calcium signaling within heart cells could play a key role in preventing chronic heart failure, according to an international study…
Hearts From Donors Who Used Illicit Drugs or Died Due to an Overdose Are Safe for Transplant
Tragically, the opioid epidemic has led to an increase in accidental and premature deaths, which has also increased the number of hearts available for potential…
Global Dementia Cases Forecasted to Triple by 2050 to More Than 152 Million
New analysis shows a decrease in prevalence due to education countered by increase due to heart health risk factors. Positive trends in global education access…
The Latest Research on Coffee and Your Risk for Heart Rhythm Problems – Good News
UCSF Cardiology researchers report no link between coffee consumption and arrhythmia. In the largest study of its kind, an investigation by UC San Francisco has…
Electric Signals Between Individual Cardiac Cells Regulate Heartbeat – “Nature Is Much, Much Smarter Than Human Beings”
Cells are connected by gap junctions, which are vital for a healthy heart. The rhythm in a working heart is regulated by electrical impulses. Disturbances…
Athletes May Have More Than Twice the Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm – Younger Athletes at Greater Risk
Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart…
The Omega-3 Fatty Acid That Can Significantly Improve Heart Health
EPA Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Events In 2018, a study found that a high dose of an omega-3 fatty acid given to patients with an elevated…
First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Harmlessly Dissolves in Body – Disappears After It’s No Longer Needed
Wireless, fully implantable device gives temporary pacing without requiring removal. Bioresorption bypasses need to extract non-biodegradable leads, eliminating additional risk to patient Pacemaker is remotely…
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Breaking Your Heart – Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Death
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with increased risk of heart disease, death. Ultra-processed foods account for 58% of total energy in the average U.S. diet, but…
The Southern Diet – Fried Foods and Sugary Drinks – May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Participants in a large-scale study who more commonly consumed a Southern-style diet – high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugary drinks –…
Eating Starchy Snacks Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Research Highlights: Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner, and a dairy snack in the evening was associated with a reduced risk of death by…
Sleep Apnea Worsens Heart Disease – Yet It Often Goes Untreated
Statement Highlights: Between 40% and 80% of people in the U.S. with cardiovascular disease also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet it is underrecognized and…
Bio-Inspired Hydrogel Protects the Heart From Adhering to Surrounding Tissue After Surgery
A hydrogel that forms a barrier to keep heart tissue from adhering to surrounding tissue after surgery was developed and successfully tested in rodents by…
Improving People’s Relationship With Food: Focus on Emotions Is Key to Improving Heart Health in Obese People
People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to…
Coffee Lovers, Rejoice! Drinking More Coffee Linked With Decreased Heart Failure Risk
Research Highlights: Analysis of three large, well-known heart disease studies found drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee was associated with decreased heart failure…
American Heart Association: COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Still Outweigh Risks
Statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: COVID-19 vaccine benefits still outweigh risks, despite possible rare heart complications. Late last week, the U.S. Centers…
Important Global Health Problem Identified: Disease of the Smallest Heart Blood Vessels
For the first time, a prospective, international study has shown that chest pain caused by problems with the very small vessels supplying blood to the…
