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 5 months ago

"The next time the conversation turns to tough old guys, you might want to save a place on the list with John Wayne for 73-year-old Dale Carman, who had a nail embedded in his heart while mowing his lawn and told his wife it was only a flesh wound."

I bow before this man. picked by proverb 2 years ago

Transplant patient Jennifer Sutton paid a visit to an exhibition in London called The Heart today, mainly to check out a particular item on display - her own heart. picked by DrNothing 2 years 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 7 months ago

This study adds to the already strong evidence that secondhand smoke causes heart attacks, and that passing 100 percent smoke-free laws in all workplaces and public places is something we can do to protect the public.... picked by drogue 2 months ago

Researchers have found that broken heart syndrome occurs when adrenaline overwhelms the heart in response to a life stressor, like grief, fear, extreme anger or surprise. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Surgeons will soon be able to literally mend a broken heart using live tissue grown from a patient's very own stem cells.... picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A new paper in the October 1 issue of G&D elucidates the genetics of heart formation in the sea squirt, and lends surprising new insight into the genetic changes that may have driven the evolution of the multi-chambered vertebrate heart. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A 15-year-old Camrose, Alta. girl has become the first Canadian to be taken off an artificial heart device because her own diseased heart healed itself. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Find out how likely you are to die of a heart attack. picked by 86Apex 3 years ago

A teenager was on a bypass machine waiting for a transplant after his heart stopped, but then it started up again!
"I've been a surgeon for 10 years, and this is probably one of the most incredible things I've ever seen," said Dr. Abeel Mangi picked by Kitsune86 3 years ago

Non-invasive treatment could replace angioplasty and bypass surgeries. picked by TheBlueFrog 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

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

Add laughter to a long list of things you can do to prevent a heart attack. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

If you eat at the Heart Attack Grill in Arizona don't forget to try the Quadruple Bypass Burger. They have wheelchairs to cart you off afterwards. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

I thought this version of the Coldplay song "Fix You" by Young@Heart was a stirring performance. picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

New concept artificial heart doesn't produce a pulse. Edgar Allan Poe rolls over in his grave. picked by nomedaboy 3 years ago

The centres of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotion may play a key role in putting the heart under strain in times of stress. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Heart Robot has a beating heart, a breathing belly, and sensors that respond to movement, noise and touch. Cuddle him, and he seems to soak up the affection. His limbs become limp, his eyelids lower, his breathing relaxes, and his heart beat slows down. picked by Chez 1 year ago