A new study found people who regularly drink coffee tend to have stronger bones than those who don't. Past research was inconclusive on whether java supported or detracted from bone health. Other research has linked coffee to a host of health benefits, especially for heart health. Visit Insider's homepage for…
Genetically engineered animals offer fresh hope to heart valve patients
Scientists have cloned a genetically engineered bull which they hope will help heart valve transplant patients lead better quality lives and benefit people with red meat allergies. Every year, about 300,000 people worldwide receive a new heart valve. Whenever possible, doctors use valves made of tissue from cows or pigs,…
He got a new heart, then cancer, then another heart
When Trenton Cary was 11 months old, mom Valerie could tell he didn’t feel well, so she scheduled a doctor’s appointment. But she quickly realized it couldn’t wait. She and her husband, David, rushed their son to an emergency room—in the nick of time. “He just stopped breathing in the…
Genes which trigger heart disease could be 'switched off' by doctors
Genes which trigger heart disease could one day be ‘switched off’ by doctors to stop fat building up in the arteries, scientists say British Heart Foundation funded research is being done by scientists in Sheffield They have identified a gene, named TWIST, which causes build-up in arteries The experts believe…
HIV could increase risk of death from heart failure
After a heart failure diagnosis, people who are HIV-positive are more likely to be hospitalized or die of any cause than those not infected with HIV, new research shows. The study is the largest to date to look at how HIV status affects people diagnosed with heart failure, a chronic…
Heart attack survivors who develop PTSD don’t always take heart meds
Experiencing a heart attack may be so terrifying that it triggers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and those who develop PTSD have twice the risk of having a second heart attack. That’s according to new research that suggests this may be because PTSD keeps them from taking their cardiovascular medication. Researchers…
Advanced heart failure: Telemonitoring reduces cardiovascular mortality
Do patients with advanced heart failure benefit from data-supported, timely management in collaboration with a medical telemedical centre, in short: telemonitoring with defined minimum requirements? This question was investigated by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) on behalf of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). The…
Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease
Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress. The conference is Oct. 3-5 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates….
Snoring and heart disease link explained
A brain chemical could be responsible for triggering heart disease and high blood pressure in people with the snoring condition obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), Sydney scientists have discovered. A study led by the Heart Research Institute has identified how a neurotransmitter called PACAP acts on the spinal cord to increase…
Daytime naps could help you avoid heart attacks, strokes, study says
Need an excuse to squeeze in a midday snooze? Occasional napping could help you maintain a healthy heart, according to a new report. Researchers from University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland, recently conducted a study, published in the Heart journal, to explore the association between napping and cardiovascular disease risk. To…
In Ivory Coast, telemedicine revolution proves blessing for heart patients
Every time Catherine Coulibaly’s 19-year-old son had to make a routine appointment with the cardiologist for his heart condition, she gritted her teeth as she silently counted the financial cost. It wasn’t just the hospital fee—there was the transport, food and accommodation, too, all of it amounting to a hefty…