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Peri-infarct ischemia refers to regions of ischemia that are adjacent to regions of scar. Peri-infarct ischemia can be identified on stress CMR imaging. Peri-infarct ischemia is independently associated with increased rates of acute MI and CV death, even after adjustment for risk factors, systolic function, and amount of total ischemia and scar.
Scientists worldwide are working on COVID vaccines delivered through nasal sprays that could stop the coronavirus from invading the body at its most common entry point, the mucous membrane of the nose and throat.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 11:29 pm
Alabama is the first state to make it illegal for doctors to provide gender-affirming medical care to transgender people under the age of 19.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 11:00 pm
If you are expecting twins and don’t know what to expect, you are not alone. Here’s some advice from experts about what’s in store for you and your twins.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 9:10 pm
Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 8:28 pm
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 8:20 pm
Researchers have explored using medically trained dogs to sniff out cancer. Now French scientists say ants can do the job, too — only faster and cheaper.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 7:15 pm
The fake Adderall pills contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 6:00 pm
To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.
Posted: May 9, 2022, 5:03 pm
How does a 74-year-old man, who just 3 years ago was faring well with the modest ministrations of a primary care doctor and a dermatologist, find himself awash in specialists?
Posted: May 9, 2022, 6:47 am
For the first time, researchers find a link between living with unpaid student debt and higher cardiovascular risks in midlife.
Posted: May 6, 2022, 7:41 pm
An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar — even better than following the Mediterranean diet.
Posted: May 6, 2022, 6:57 pm
Gases excreted by the skin might one day help monitor our health, early lab experiments suggest.
Posted: May 6, 2022, 6:47 pm
To prevent babies from inheriting rare, potentially fatal diseases, a variation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) uses genetic material from three people.
Posted: May 6, 2022, 4:13 pm
About 75% of more than 1,850 sunscreen products evaluated offer inferior sun protection or have worrisome ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research and advocacy group which just issued its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens.
Posted: May 5, 2022, 10:07 pm
New research shows that a small portion of takotsubo syndrome or “broken heart” heart failure patients actually have “happy heart syndrome,” occurring after joyful life events.
Posted: May 5, 2022, 6:15 pm
A new report reveals two experimental vaccines show promise protecting against the “mono” virus, which also causes cancer and has been implicated as a potential trigger of MS.
Posted: May 5, 2022, 5:27 pm
Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease.
Posted: May 5, 2022, 12:38 pm
London Burger King went with a meatless menu for a month at its flagship storefront in Leicester Square, London. An unnamed UK Burger King spokesperson called the experiment a success, with lines wrapped around the block.
Posted: May 4, 2022, 11:04 pm
How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.
Posted: May 4, 2022, 8:40 pm
Is it a club drug or an antidepressant? Ketamine has been available for pain relief for years. Now it may be a breakthrough for treating severe depression.
Posted: May 4, 2022, 8:30 pm
American Heart Association
Research Highlights: A study in Australia using a customized text message program to support and remind heart attack survivors to take their medication helped participants improve their weight and eat more fruits and vegetables, however, medication …
Posted: May 9, 2022, 6:00 pm
Advisory Highlights: Women continue to be underrepresented in research for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding of how CVD impacts women. Some risk factors for heart disease are specific to women, such as risks …
Posted: May 9, 2022, 9:00 am
Research Highlights: A study of more than 24,000 U.S. adults found that the combined use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and likely leads to harmful health effects similar to smoking …
Posted: May 6, 2022, 9:00 am
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2022 – Late Tuesday, the parties to the federal government’s long-running racketeering lawsuit against the major U.S. tobacco companies told the court that they have reached an agreement in principle that will require the …
Posted: May 5, 2022, 3:43 pm
Research Highlights: According to national survey data on emergency room (ER) treatment, women (ages 18 to 55) who reported chest pain, the most common symptom of a heart attack in adults of all ages, received a slower and less thorough initial …
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WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2022 — The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today released proposed rules for the regulation of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars. Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading…
Posted: April 28, 2022, 3:29 pm
LOS ANGELES, Thursday, April 28, 2022 – Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, actress and television producer Kelly Rowland, and chart-topping singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith headline the broadcast of the American Heart …
Posted: April 28, 2022, 12:30 pm
DALLAS, April 27, 2022 – Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health – have …
Posted: April 27, 2022, 3:00 pm
DALLAS, April 27, 2022 – Skyrocketing homeless rates and a lack of affordable housing and nutritious food in the Seattle-Puget Sound area are a growing crisis that also impact health. To sustainably address food and housing insecurity as social and…
Posted: April 27, 2022, 12:00 pm
***Content Warning: The following news release includes descriptions and discussion about child abuse and may be triggering for some readers. Research Highlights: The likelihood of developing high cholesterol – a risk factor for heart disease and …
Posted: April 27, 2022, 9:00 am
DALLAS, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults: people who have a history …
Posted: April 26, 2022, 3:05 pm
DALLAS, April 25, 2022 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. Simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms.[1] As everyone everywhere s ready to celebrate their mothers, the American Heart …
Posted: April 25, 2022, 1:00 pm
DALLAS, April 24, 2022 — Scientific research teams in California and Colorado have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to study ways to improve pediatric heart transplant outcomes. These two research awards mark the latest round of funding for a…
Posted: April 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Research Highlights: An analysis of health and dietary data for more than 8,500 pregnant women found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style eating plan was associated with a lower risk of preeclampsia, which is a pregnancy complication…
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Statement Highlights: It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage, and heart disease is the leading …
Posted: April 14, 2022, 9:00 am