Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
13813 results for "heart condition"
Scientists studying pythons have discovered the snakes can grow and shrink their hearts on demand without damage. The breakthrough could help millions of people suffering from deadly heart conditions.
A precision medicine drug just gave teens with a dangerous inherited heart disease their first real treatment option beyond invasive surgery. The Philadelphia trial showed mavacamten dramatically reduced heart blockage and may even help hearts heal.
Doctors can now spot six types of heart disease from a basic EKG, thanks to new AI technology approved by the FDA. The tool will be available through OpenEvidence, a medical search engine used by hundreds of thousands of clinicians.
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder are studying pythons' remarkable ability to grow and shrink their hearts without damage, hoping to unlock treatments for human heart disease. The snakes can fast for months while maintaining muscle strength and boost their metabolism up to 40 times after eating.
Japan just approved the first-ever stem cell therapy that can repair hearts damaged by severe heart failure. This groundbreaking treatment could offer hope to millions of people worldwide living with life-threatening heart conditions.
A groundbreaking treatment used stem cells to grow new heart muscle for people with failing hearts, strengthening their ability to pump blood. The patches offer new hope for patients waiting for transplants or left ventricular assist devices.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
A new treatment for an inherited heart condition just cleared a major hurdle that could help thousands more patients access life-changing care. Cytokinetics announced their drug Myqorzo significantly improved symptoms for people with a less severe form of heart disease.
A precision medicine breakthrough offers teenagers with a dangerous inherited heart condition their first targeted therapy, dramatically reducing obstruction and potentially healing heart damage. The drug mavacamten could transform treatment for young patients who previously faced limited options beyond invasive surgery.
A Cleveland hospital now offers a 40-minute, non-invasive treatment for patients with a deadly heart condition who are too frail for surgery. The breakthrough therapy uses targeted radiation instead of a grueling procedure inside the heart.
Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen collapsed during a match on Sunday, but the tiny device in his chest shocked his heart back to rhythm within seconds. Three years after his first cardiac arrest, his implantable defibrillator proved why athletes with heart conditions can still compete at the highest levels.
Researchers at Imperial College London are developing a washable AI-powered shirt that monitors hearts 24/7, potentially catching deadly inherited rhythm disorders that traditional tests miss. Families with genetic heart conditions could finally get answers without endless clinic visits.
Two million Americans living with a frightening heart condition just got a powerful new tool to understand their diagnosis. The Heart Rhythm Society partnered with Milestone Pharmaceuticals to create free resources that help patients navigate supraventricular tachycardia and find the right treatment.
A smartphone app that spots worsening heart failure just by analyzing your voice just earned FDA breakthrough status. Six million Americans with heart failure could soon monitor their condition without needles, implants, or doctor visits.
Leading U.S. cardiologists just released updated cholesterol guidelines that shift focus to early screening and prevention, potentially transforming how we fight the nation's leading cause of death. The new approach targets heart disease before it starts, especially in young adults.
A breakthrough clinical trial offers the first successful treatment for patients with non-obstructive heart disease who've had zero approved therapies. The drug improved both quality of life and exercise capacity in people living with a challenging heart condition.
A heart hospital in Singapore just deployed breakthrough imaging technology that lets doctors see inside coronary arteries without invasive procedures. The scanner is a game changer for elderly patients with complex heart conditions.
A one-time gene therapy targeting a devastating inherited heart condition just earned special FDA status, bringing hope to families facing early heart failure. The treatment addresses the root genetic cause rather than just managing symptoms.
People who walked, cycled, or gardened for just 90 minutes a week after heart rhythm treatment slashed their risk of atrial fibrillation returning by nearly half. The simple lifestyle change offers hope for millions living with the world's most common heart condition.
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other condition, but doctors say most cases are preventable. Top cardiologists share six lifestyle changes that can transform your heart health, and some might surprise you.
Showing 20 of 13813