Exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides that were sprayed far and wide by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War might put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's.

An Institute of Medicine report finds "suggestive but limited" evidence of an elevated risk for these two conditions among soldiers who served in that conflict. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is detected in women. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

TV pitchman Billy Mays' death appeared to be from heart disease, not a bump to the head, according to the Hillsborough County medical examiner. The final cause of death will not be known until after toxicology results are available, Dr. Vernard Adams said at a Monday news conference. picked by kakana 4 months ago

A genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks has been found by German researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

There is no doubt that heart disease is a serious disease that may kill more women than cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Despite being a leading contributor to heart disease, obesity appears to play a protective role in a range of cardiovascular problems, says a new study. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Studies suggest that Viagra does a better job before and after a heart attack. Now you can strengthen your heart and your *** at the same time! picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

The ingredient used to colour Peking duck can cut the risk of dying from heart disease by a third and cancer by two-thirds, scientists say. More detailed article here.

I like peking duck *drools* picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Trippy stop motion animation set to a song. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago

The 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women also include new directions for using aspirin, hormone therapy and vitamin and mineral supplements in heart disease and stroke prevention in women. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Regular sex can be a life-saver, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) says. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease have discovered the first genetic link to the evolution of two, rather than one, pumping chamber in the heart, which is a key event in the evolution of becoming warm-blooded. picked by bernardblack 2 months ago

Sadly, one in three heart attack victims die before they reach hospital. Many people don't recognise the signs and fail to take the steps that may have saved their life or the life of a loved one. Watch Your Own Heart Attack is an unforgettable, two minute film which enables you to experience what it's like to have a heart attack first hand. Take the time to watch it then you'll be prepared if a... read full post picked by loonytoon 1 year ago

Taylor Gardner was born premature. She weighed 541grams or 19oz. Her heart was the size of a cherry. Unfortunately there was a problem with her heart. Thankfully doctors were able to save her (her weight has increased to almost 737 grams or 26oz) using a pacemaker larger than she is. image picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

The pioneering artificial heart developed by Dr. Robert Jarvik will go on display at the Smithsonian Institution next month picked by suebe 3 years ago

I hope you like your job, for your heart's sake. picked by slider 2 years ago

After getting promising results from experiments with rats, University of Michigan scientists say they're preparing for a clinical study of whether eating tart cherries can help people reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

When cells turn into fully-formed adult heart muscle they stop dividing, and cannot replace tissue damaged by disease or deformity.

But a US team have found a way to coax the cells to start dividing again, raising hopes they could be used to regenerate healthy tissue. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

After a pig's final oink, a new machine can pump the dead animal's extracted heart so that the muscle beats much like the live one did, scientists say. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

A new study has found that the thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease.
The research, published in today's edition of the British Medical Journal, reveals that thigh circumference is linked to the risk of heart disease and premature death. picked by kakana 2 months ago