Blood vessels reorganize themselves after full face transplantation As full face transplantation continues to become a more viable option for patients with severe facial disfigurations, doctors have learned more and more about the intricacies of this novel procedure. Now, researchers have discovered that in the months following the procedure, the blood vessels in the faces of transplant recipients are actually able to reorganize themselves.
Polish medical experts say Chopin's heart shows signs of tuberculosis Polish medical experts say that the preserved heart of 19th century composer Frederic Chopin shows signs of tuberculosis and possibly some other lung disease.
US fracking linked to higher hospitalization rates, say researchers People who live in areas near hydraulic fracturing are more likely to be hospitalized for heart conditions, neurological illnesses and cancer, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.
High blood pressure tied to color vision impairment Japanese men with higher blood pressure were more likely to have impaired color vision, a new study has found.
Vascular disease may increase symptoms of some autoimmune disorders Hardening arteries are often associated with heart disease and stroke – but new research suggests they may be linked with autoimmune diseases as well.
Do heart patients fare better when the doctor is away? Doctors joke that if you're going to have a heart attack, the safest place would be at a big national gathering of heart specialists. But a new study suggests some older hospitalized heart patients may fare better when these doctors aren't around.
‘Little Darth Vader’ actor gets new heart valve, pacemaker Max Page, the child actor who gained fame after playing “little Darth Vader” in a 2011 Super Bowl commercial, was able to bypass open heart surgery for congenital heart disease after receiving a new heart valve and pacemaker this summer.
Take it from Howie Mandel: Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous deal Famed game show host Howie Mandel talks to Healthline about his newly diagnosed heart condition.
Perceived discrimination linked to smoking and poor diet Feeling like the target of discrimination may increase a person's odds of harmful behaviors like smoking, eating fatty foods and getting less sleep, a study of African-Americans suggests.
Mediterranean diet linked to lowered risk of heart disease for young populations Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, reported the Harvard School of Public Health.
