Heart Health - Page 160

Gene therapy creates 'biological pacemaker' cells for the heart

Researchers have succeeded in turning ordinary cardiac muscle cells into specialized ones that deliver a steady heartbeat using a gene therapy procedure they predict could become an alternative to implanted electronic pacemakers.

More fruits, veggies in youth linked to healthy heart decades later

Young adults who eat the most fruits and vegetables have the least calcified plaque buildup in their arteries decades later, which indicates a reduced risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

New statin guidelines efficient and cost effective, studies find

New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies.

Red Cross launches blood donation app

A new app is making it easier to donate blood.

Cure for 'broken' hearts: New glue can mend heart wounds

Researchers have invented an adhesive that can repair heart wounds.

Depression linked to heart disease death risk among younger women

A new study from the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that young women who are moderately or severely depressed have a significantly higher heart disease death risk compared to women who are mentally healthy.

US deaths drop for leading causes

The U.S. death rate for all causes is continuing to decline, aided by drops in fatalities from leading causes like heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and accidents, new research finds.

Changes in pill color and shape may disrupt use, study says

People are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their pills suddenly changes without explanation, a new study suggests.

New heart drugs come in more expensive than expected

Two of the most anticipated new heart drugs to be launched in recent years have been priced well above analyst expectations, fuelling the debate about whether modern medicines cost too much.

More evidence links inactivity to diabetes and heart disease

People who are inactive for hours on end each day may face an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease even if they also get regular exercise, a U.S. study confirms.