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Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa had 'fluid accumulation in her chest' at time of her death, autopsy shows

The Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico released the final autopsy results in the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman.

World’s first continuous beating heart transplant

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.

Blood pressure and dementia risk share surprising link, study suggests

Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.

Pope Francis’ official cause of death revealed in announcement from Vatican

Pope Francis has died of a stroke and cardiac arrest following previous complications with double pneumonia, according to the Vatican. Here's what to know about the condition.

This odd dental habit could spark heart health risks, experts warn

The oral hygiene trend of tongue scraping may improve hygiene and reduce bad breath — but overdoing it could harm heart health by disrupting good bacteria and raising blood pressure risk.

Poison fruit in 'White Lotus' comes from 'suicide tree': Is it real?

"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

Diabetes and weight-loss drug ‘changed my life,’ says senator: ‘I feel a decade younger’

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Mounjaro changed his life with 'significant' health benefits. He's calling for widespread access to GLP-1 medications as doctors shared thoughts.

Genetic cholesterol eliminated by new drug, reducing heart attack risk, study finds

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Study reveals exercising every day may not be necessary: 'Better than none'

New research found that concentrating exercise to only a couple days, such as on the weekends, could have the same benefits as distributing fitness throughout the week. Experts react.

Low-carb keto diet may not raise heart disease risk, new study suggests

A low-carb keto diet may not increase the risk of heart disease, despite elevated cholesterol levels, a new study suggests. Researchers and doctors weigh in.