FRIDAY, Dec. 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — In second grade, Emily Meister was performing as Gretl Von Trapp in the local high school production of “The Sound of Music” when she felt her heart beating unusually fast. She also sensed pressure in her chest. The youngster from Wichita,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 lockdowns brought surprising news to scientists studying pollution: Cars spew much more ammonia into the air than previously thought. Ammonia is a common air pollutant that’s a major cause of lung and heart disease, especially in cities. “The tricky question has alwaysContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — To occupy his mind during long-distance trail runs, Philip Stark started noticing the variety of plants in the fields around him, then the way they changed with the seasons. As the plants bloomed and thrived over time, he began to wonder,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec.2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For those who think vaping is safer than smoking, think again. A new study warns that vaping triggers the same gene regulation changes that smoking does, so it may raise the risk of cancer and other serious diseases. “Our study, for the first time,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Hispanic people hospitalized for peripheral artery disease may be more likely to undergo amputations than their white peers who are not Hispanic, according to new research that points to the need for greater awareness and prevention of the condition. Peripheral arteryContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, you might want to avoid ultra-processed foods, new research suggests. The study found that a high intake of such foods significantly increases the risk of another heart attack or stroke, and it’s more likely toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People who are prescribed opioid painkillers after receiving a heart pacemaker or defibrillator may be at risk for opioid abuse — and the higher the initial dose, the greater the risk, according to a new study. “The significance of this study is toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older blood thinners, especially when taken in combination with daily low-dose aspirin, are associated with a higher risk of brain bleeds and death after hospital discharge in patients treated for head injury, new research shows. The risk fell when patients were taking oneContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Michael Capalbo was standing in an aisle at the pharmacy chain where he was a manager when he felt an intense burning sensation raging across his chest from shoulder to shoulder. He texted his supervisor. She rushed to call 911 andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, occurs when the heart’s upper chambersContinue Reading