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A Greece-based medical charity is expanding life-saving heart care in one of Nigeria's most underserved regions. The partnership shows how international collaboration can reach communities that need it most.
A heart condition once called a death sentence now has multiple FDA-approved treatments that are keeping patients alive and out of hospitals. Cardiac amyloidosis patients are being diagnosed earlier and living longer thanks to breakthrough medications approved in the past year.
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.
Researchers have identified a tiny protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily throughout our lives. The breakthrough could lead to treatments for devastating inherited heart diseases that affect thousands of families.
Scientists in Australia just cracked the code on producing a crucial medical imaging material with less waste and lower costs. The breakthrough could make cancer and heart disease diagnosis more accessible worldwide.
A tiny pacemaker smaller than a grain of rice can now save babies born with heart defects without risky removal surgery. The device dissolves naturally after seven critical days of healing.
A cardiovascular researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed a revolutionary drug delivery system using targeted microscopic bubbles that could dramatically improve how heart disease is treated. The innovation addresses a major flaw in current treatments: doctors can't be sure medications actually reach the diseased heart tissue.
Getting a root canal might do more than save your tooth. A groundbreaking two-year study shows the common dental procedure could lower inflammation, improve blood sugar, and protect your heart.
Scientists in Japan discovered a natural compound in pomegranate leaves that can actually dissolve harmful protein clumps causing a deadly heart and nerve disease. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that reverse damage, not just slow it down.
Routine mammograms could soon screen for both breast cancer and heart disease in a single appointment. New research shows calcium deposits spotted in breast arteries predict cardiovascular risk with surprising accuracy.
A renowned cardiologist says protecting your heart doesn't require complicated medical knowledge. Five key numbers and 30 minutes of movement four times weekly can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease.
Researchers discovered how the body naturally shuts down inflammation using fat-based molecules, opening doors to safer treatments for arthritis and heart disease. The human trial showed that boosting these protective molecules reduced pain faster without suppressing overall immunity.
Two groundbreaking treatments using stem cells just moved closer to helping heart disease and Parkinson's patients in Japan. If final approval comes through, they'll be the first products of their kind anywhere in the world.
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.
A new AI-powered stethoscope detected dangerous heart valve problems in older adults with 92% accuracy, nearly doubling what traditional doctor exams could catch. The breakthrough could save thousands of lives by spotting heart disease before symptoms become severe.
Americans are living longer than ever before, with life expectancy reaching 79 years in 2024. The historic milestone marks a major turnaround after pandemic losses, driven by falling deaths from heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses.
A breakthrough medical device that delivers life-saving therapies directly into the heart just cleared a major regulatory hurdle. The technology could transform treatment for millions living with heart failure.
After beating two cancers, Sherry Mengel faced an unexpected battle when chemotherapy caused congestive heart failure 19 years later. Now she's partnering with her doctor to show other women that heart disease doesn't have to be a death sentence.
Japanese scientists discovered that fermenting soybeans into natto actively produces supersulfide molecules that could help prevent heart disease. This breakthrough reveals for the first time how fermentation transforms plants at the molecular level.
A new AI-powered stethoscope caught twice as many serious heart valve problems in older adults compared to traditional methods, offering hope for earlier treatment and better outcomes. The breakthrough could help millions of seniors get diagnosed before their condition becomes life-threatening.
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