First artificial heart recipient in 'satisfactory' condition 2 months after transplant A patient with terminal heart failure is in "satisfactory condition" two months after becoming the first person to be fitted with Carmat's artificial heart which is designed to beat for several years, his hospital said.
Tailored Medicine Could Prevent More Heart Attacks National guidelines help doctors decide how to treat high blood pressure. But tailoring those guidelines to better fit individuals could prevent many more heart attacks and strokes, say developers of a computer model that makes those calculations
Simple paper urine test may detect cancer, blood clots Similar to a pregnancy test, a simple paper strip urine test may help indicate the presence of cancerous tumors and blood clots in the body.
Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease Peanuts may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, a large study found, suggesting that the health benefits of this low-cost nut may be similar to pricier options like almonds and pistachios.
Ultrathin, flexible sensor could improve health-monitoring tech An ultrathin, flexible pressure sensor that has touch sensitivity almost like humans' could pave the way for artificial skin
12 tips to reduce high cholesterol If you’re one of the approximately 31 million people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, trying to get it under control can be challenging.
Waiting to call ambulance delays heart attack treatment Half of heart attack patients fail to immediately call an ambulance for help, delaying diagnosis and potentially worsening their survival odds, a Swedish study suggests.
After heart attack, women more stressed than men Young women report more stress than men soon after a heart attack, which may explain their worse recovery, according to a new study.
Financial stress can take a toll on women's hearts It's well-known that stress and heart attacks are linked, but it's not clear whether any particular kind of stress carries a greater risk for heart health. Now, new research suggests that for women, money problems may be at the top of the list.
Bystander CPR may help cardiac arrest survivors return to work In a study from Denmark, victims of cardiac arrest who got cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander were more likely to eventually return to work.
