Sky-Blue Dye Could Help Repair Damaged Heart Tissue
ISRAEL21c Staff  – The small molecule reduces damaging inflammation and improves heart function in mouse models of heart attack, say Israeli scientists. A non-toxic blue dye commonly used in biology…
Massachusetts Surgeons Perform First-of-Its-Kind Heart Transplant in New England
Massachusetts General Hospital via News-Medical Net – A team of surgeons and specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is announcing an achievement in transplant surgery today, having recently performed the…
Heart Attack Discovery Could Give Hope to People Not Able to Be Treated
University of Sydney via EurekAlert – As a result of myocardial infarction (heart attack), scar tissue forms that negatively affects heart function. Although it has been long known that heart…
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally in 28 Simple Steps
Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – When it comes to how to lower cholesterol, using a mix of diet and lifestyle modifications can be most effective. There are tons…
Lighting Up Cardiovascular Problems Using Nanoparticles
University of Southern California via EurekAlert – A new nanoparticle innovation that detects unstable calcifications that can trigger heart attacks and stroke may allow doctors to pinpoint when plaque on…
Need a Heart Health Boost? Try Legumes
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine via EurekAlert – New research says beans, beans, they’re good for the heart. WASHINGTON–Consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduces the risk for cardiovascular…
New Technique Lays Foundation for Regenerative Cardiac Therapies
Van Andel Institute via Newswise – Scientists have devised a technique to sort out which heart cells can replicate and which cannot, a critical step toward treatments that may one…
New Study May Help Better Understand Mechanisms That Control Blood Pressure
University of Tsukuba via News Medical-Net – Many questions remain about the mechanisms that control blood pressure, particularly in relation to hypertension. Among the factors involved in regulation of blood…
Caffeine Protects Your Heart
Al Sears, MD, CNS – You might be surprised to learn that the caffeine in your morning cup of coffee is especially good for your heart. As a matter of…
Dangers of Taking Aspirin Daily
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Medical authorities recommend aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Even if you have no history of heart attacks or heart disease. Taking one…
High Blood Pressure? Add Fiber
Dr. Don Colbert – This study brings great news to those who suffer from high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes. It’s not difficult to add fiber, as long as…
How Not to Die from Heart Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The most likely reason most of our loved ones will die is heart disease. It’s up to each of us to make…
The Best Food for Slowing Your Resting Heart Rate
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Exercise is only one way to drop our heart rate, though. The way to our heart may also be through our stomach.…
Bacteria and Your Broken Heart
Al Sears, MD, CNS – German researchers analyzed the gut bacteria in healthy people and patients with heart failure. They found that the heart failure patients were missing important groups…
Eating Blueberries Every Day Improves Heart Health
University of East Anglia via EurekAlert – “Previous studies have indicated that people who regularly eat blueberries have a reduced risk of developing conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular…
