ISLAMABAD: Drinking tea reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, but adding milk alters the effect, APP reported. picked by cactushair 7 months ago

At the age of 5, Hannah Jones began treatments for leukaemia. These treatments left her with a hole in her heart that would necessitate a heart transplant for her to survive.

At 13, Hannah had decided that she'd rather not go through the ordeal of a transplant so that she could spend her remaining time with her family.

Not convinced, her local health authority started court proceedings. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Stem cell researchers at UCLA were able to grow functioning cardiac cells using mouse skin cells that had been reprogrammed into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Roger Baker, the internationally-acclaimed field artist, has created an 850,000-square foot work of art of the modern Purple Heart medal that has been "mowed" into an Orange County, NY field as a "gift of art" to the American public. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

She started suffering heart palpitations, anxiety attacks, depression and skin rashes, was unable to sleep and had to take sick leave. (I think she should sue) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Clos du Bois has launched a fun promotion with a compelling altruistic twist - for each "kiss" people send via email, the winery is donating a dollar to WomenHeart, an organization dedicated to the research of heart disease in women. Clos du Bois will donate a minimum of $50K and as much as $75K, depending on the number of electronic kisses sent. picked by nunzi 2 years ago

Anger really can kill, doctors have warned.

Feelings of rage can trigger potentially deadly irregular heart rhythms, research shows.

The finding, from a study of patients with cardiac problems, could explain other studies which have linked the anger sparked by world events - from the loss of a World Cup match to a war - with heart attacks. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

First it was claimed that written exams were racist, now a lady is suing New York's fire department by claiming that her husband who had a heart disease suffered a heart attack because the physical aspects of training for firefighters is racist. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Australian researchers have found a unique way to control the enzyme which causes damage during a heart attack and, less critically, is also responsible for turning snot green. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Obesity is 2-3 times more prevalent in USA than in France. Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer in the US, but not in France. Why? picked by karenben 2 years ago

Here, in an innocuous building similar to a Seventies-style concrete university campus, one of the most important experiments in the history of mankind is taking place. If all goes well - and things are going very well - it will solve the problem of meeting the world's energy needs. More power will flow into the world's grids than we'll ever need. picked by kakana 5 months ago

The case of a man whose heart stopped beating for 90 minutes only to revive just as doctors were preparing to remove his organs for transplants is fuelling ethical debates in France about when a person is dead. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"Stayin' Alive" might be more true to its name than the Bee Gees ever could have guessed: At 103 beats per minute, the old disco song has almost the perfect rhythm to help jump-start a stopped heart. picked by smarty1052 1 year ago

Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. And while most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and quitting smoking can help prevent cardiovascular disease, they may not know that by just brushing and flossing their teeth each day, they might also be avoiding this potentially lethal condition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Cpl. Benjamin Kopp gave his life. And then he saved one. picked by cb__ 4 months ago

Prostate cancer treatment can speed heart attacks. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

This is the adorable chihuahua puppy who, like his older brother, was born with a perfect heart-shaped patch on his side.

The cute little pooch has been suitably named Lovekun by its owner in northern Japan. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

In fact, I care enough to share this NY Times video of a heart CT. I just wish I could have isolated the video; you'll have to peruse the article to get there. The video is awesome and worth the added smarts. If anyone wants to give me pointers on sending just the video I'd welcome them. Thanks and have a (heart) day! picked by meggysue 1 year ago

Take guided or free-form tours of the human skeleton, brain, heart, and digestive tract. Each body system has it's own comprehensive guide detailing function and facts about that system, a closeup look at the parts of the system, and a narrated tour. picked by RowanGrey 1 year ago