COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC Looking Into Reports of Heart Problems Among Young Recipients

Medicine & Technology May 23, 2021

A small number of teenagers and young adults who received their COVId-19 vaccines reported experiencing heart inflammation, and CDC has responded that it will conduct further investigation on the rare condition.

Minihearts Beating Like They’re Real: Lab-Grown Miniature Organs Mimic 25-Day-Old Human Embryo’s Heart

May 20, 2021

A new study recently showed how human "minihearts" are beating like they are real, the first lab-grown organs which have clearly beating chambers.

New Type of Exercise Improves Heart Health, Blood Sugar, and Blood Pressure in Just 15 Minutes

Apr 28, 2021

A recent review found that a form of HIIT exercise has benefits on cardiometabolic health that induce greater improvements in heart health, blood sugar, and blood pressure than the typical HIIT exercise.

Engage In Activities and Exercises To Avoid Hypertension

Feb 15, 2021

High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms, but it can put you at risk of serious problems. Here's how to avoid hypertension!

Valentine's Day Heart Health Tips from Science

Feb 13, 2021

Science reminds you not to forget to keep your heart healthy during this Heart's Day. Here are some tips and habits that you should include in your day-to-day life to keep your heart healthy.

Drinking Green Tea and Coffee Everyday Reduces Risks of Early Death

Feb 08, 2021

Japanese scientists found that drinking a cup of green tea and coffee could reduce the risk of dying due to heart-related disorders and stroke.

Recurring Pain at the Back of the Head Could Be a Sign of High Cholesterol

Feb 03, 2021

How to know if you have too much cholesterol in your body? The frequent pain at the back of your head could be one of the many signs.

Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? Here's How Stress Could Break Your Heart

Jan 25, 2021

Broken heart syndrome is caused by intense stress. It's similar to a heart attack, and the most common signs of the condition are chest pain and shortness of breath.

Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s What It Can Do to Your Heart

Dec 14, 2020

Individuals with sleep apnea who are experiencing longer nocturnal respiratory events are likely to suffer higher abrupt heart rate variability and bigger changes linked to reduced daytime alertness.

Couples Share Risk Factors and Healthy Habits for Heart Health

Oct 27, 2020

New research suggests that if one of the couples is at risk of heart problems, the other should also get checked as they share behaviors affecting their heart health.

Heart Health: Omega-3 in Fish Gives You a Healthy Heart

Sep 21, 2020

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart, making eating fish worthy which outweighs its risks.

Doctors Can Use Selfies To Detect Cardiovascular Diseases

Aug 24, 2020

It is now possible to detect heart diseases through selfies using a deep learning computer algorithm.

Lab-Grown Heart Muscle Cells Were Directly Attacked by Coronavirus

Jul 01, 2020

Scientists discovered that coronavirus might have an entry point into the heart as the virus directly infected lab-grown heart muscle cells. This adds to more evidence that COVID-19 is beyond a respiratory infection.

Researchers Discover 'Calcineurin', a Protein That Helps the Heart Mend Itself

Apr 27, 2020

Could it also mend broken hearts? The protein enables the heart to heal itself by working with other proteins such as Meis1 and Hoxb13 during development. Click the link above to learn more.

African Americans More Likely to Develop Hypertension Due to Stress—American Heart Association

Oct 17, 2019

A new study finds a big reason why African Americans have especially high hypertension prevalence: stress.