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French company announces first artificial heart implant in human

France's Carmat said on Friday it had carried out the first human implantation of its artificial heart.

Man dies after drinking entire bottle of whiskey in 5 minutes to win bet

A 47-year-old man in Nepal who downed a bottle of whiskey after a bet with a friend has died from medical complications three weeks after the drinking challenge.

The Polar Vortex is back: How it may affect your health

A large part of the country will experience below-normal temperatures in the next couple of days— and those changes may affect health.

Surgeon who helped pioneer key CPR technique dies at 87

Dr. James Jude, one of the experts credited with pioneering life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has died. He was 87.

Trouble falling asleep may signal high blood pressure

Trouble sleeping, especially trouble falling asleep, may be associated with high blood pressure, according to a new study from China.

Indoor air purifiers may aid heart patients

People with heart conditions may benefit from using indoor air purifiers, suggests a small study from China.

What happens during a coronary angioplasty?

When fatty deposits build up in the arteries, interfering with blood flow to the heart, your doctor may perform a coronary angioplasty. Dr. Manny goes into the operating room to show us exactly how it’s done

Quitting cigarettes may benefit cardiovascular health sooner than expected

Thinking of kicking your cigarette habit? If you’re a light-to-moderate smoker, new research shows that quitting can lower your risk of cardiovascular death much more quickly than previously estimated. 

Experimental heart failure drug shows promise, study says

A new study reports one of the biggest potential advances against heart failure in more than a decade — a first-of-a-kind, experimental drug that lowered the chances of death or hospitalization by about 20 percent.

Howie Mandel raising awareness about his heart condition

Comedian Howie Mandel is known for his snappy comebacks, but when he was diagnosed with a heart condition, he didn’t have all the answers. He recently sat down with Dr. Manny to talk about life with atrial fibrillation