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What is 'dry scooping'? Latest TikTok trend could be dangerous for your heart

TikTok is chock full of so-called “life hacks” and the latest fitness trends, but one alleged tip involving “dry scooping” reportedly caused major health issues for at least two users, including one who claims she had a heart attack.

Heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccine in teens being investigated

Health authorities are trying to determine whether heart inflammation that can occur along with many types of infections could also be a rare side effect in teens and young adults after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA warns doctors to stop using heart pump tied to deaths

U.S. health regulators warned surgeons Thursday to stop implanting a heart pump made by Medtronic due to power failures recently tied to cases of stroke and more than a dozen deaths.

CDC releases guidance on heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released clinical recommendations for the management of myocarditis and pericarditis, inflammation of the heart, in vaccinated individuals following news that the agency was investigating a small number of young adults and adolescents who may have experienced heart problems following a COVID-19 vaccination.

Plant-based dinners cut heart disease risk by 10%, study says

Consuming dinners full of plant-based protein and healthy fats and carbohydrates instead of animal protein and refined carbohydrates can cut the risk of heart disease by 10%, researchers say.

Easy ‘thumb test’ may identify fatal heart condition, researchers suggest

A simple “thumb palm test” may indicate whether someone has an ascending aortic aneurysm, or a potentially fatal ballooning of a large artery in the heart, researchers say, suggesting the test be included in standard physical exams, especially for those with a family history of aortic aneurysm.

Former CDC head urges kids’ COVID-19 vaccinations as agency probes rare heart issues

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates rare reports of heart issues among adolescents and young adults who received COVID-19 vaccinations, Dr. Richard Besser says there is no clear link yet to the vaccines, and encourages parents to keep getting kids vaccinated.

Pacemakers recalled over risk of electrical short

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of nearly 62,000 pacemakers that were distributed between April 2015 and February 2019 after it was discovered that moisture could get inside the device causing an electrical short.

Man says heart attack was wake-up call in viral LinkedIn post about overwork: 'Life is literally too short'

A manager in England explained why he'll be working to live, not living to work, in a now-viral LinkedIn post about balance after suffering a heart attack.

Pence receives pacemaker after slow heart rate: What to know

Breaking news Thursday revealed former Vice President Mike Pence underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker after experiencing a slow heart rate. But what is this device and how does it work?