Stem cell 'patches' could help to fix injured hearts Patching up a failing heart is no easy task, but now, researchers are using a new combination of cells to make grafts of heart tissue.
15 ways to take better care of your body so you can live forever We want our bodies to last as long as possible and to perform as well as they can during that time.
Dr. Manny: Yes, Tuesday's election could put your health in danger If you yourself haven’t said it yet, you’ve probably had a friend or two jokingly claim that this presidential election is going to make them have a heart attack.
Hidden digital ads pushing children to eat fatty food, health experts warn Children in Europe are bombarded with hidden digital advertising and marketing promoting fatty, sugary and salty foods that is damaging their health and adding to the region's obesity problem, World Health Organization experts said on Friday.
Weight loss surgery may reduce risk of developing gout Obese people who have weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass are much less likely than those who don't have surgery to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a Swedish study.
Smoking leaves chemical traces on DNA Tobacco smoke leaves its mark on DNA by changing a chemical code on the DNA molecule that can sometimes change gene activity, according to a new study.
Some immune-boosting cancer drugs may pose rare heart risks Doctors have found a disturbing downside to some powerful new drugs that harness the immune system to fight cancer: In rare cases, they may cause potentially fatal heart damage, especially when used together.
Women may get misleading results from treadmill stress tests Traditional treadmill tests used to estimate heart disease risk might not provide accurate results for women, a recent study suggests.
Heart transplant recipient dies from mold infection Shelby Slagle sauntered into UPMC Presbyterian hospital and heartily greeted the security guard perched behind the revolving doors: “Hi, I’m Shelby, and I’m here for my new heart.”
Biking for work or play may stave off heart disease Adults who bike regularly, whether for fun or for transportation, may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who don't spend much time cycling, two recent studies suggest.
