When your cholesterol levels are too high, full-fat dairy might not be your best friend. That's because it's loaded with saturated fat, which can make it tough for your liver to clean up the bad cholesterol. Beth Auguste, a dietitian in Philadelphia, explains that saturated fat can hinder your liver
Did you know living near airports can hurt your heart? A recent study found people exposed to high aircraft noise might face poor heart function, potentially leading to heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heartbeats. Scientists from the University College London discovered that those living close
Imagine this: in the 1950s, heart attacks were a scary reality with no clear solutions. People often died suddenly, with little anyone could do. But some visionaries, like Mary Lasker and Senator Lister Hill, saw potential in medical science. They convinced the government to invest heavily in heart
More and more people with congenital heart disease (CHD) are getting active and might find themselves exercising at high altitudes. But how does this affect their bodies? This review looks into how short trips to high altitudes impact the heart and lungs of people with CHD during workouts. High alt
Imagine you've had a heart attack. Your body springs into action to fix the damage. One of the key players in this healing process are cells called fibroblasts. These little helpers repair heart tissue. But how can we keep tabs on them? That's where a new tool comes in. Scientists have created a spe
Did you know that living near an airport could be bad for your heart? Research has shown that constant exposure to loud airplane noise makes your heart work harder. It’s like trying to sleep in a room that’s always humming. Over the long term, this extra strain can damage your heart. So, if you’re a
You know how important it is to get rid of excess fluids in heart failure? Well, did you know that many patients become resistant to standard diuretics? We're talking about a whopping 30% to 45% of patients! This is where lateral epidural stimulation (LES) comes in. Let's break it down. Imagine if
You know how some people are healthier than others? It's not just genetics or lifestyle choices – it's also about where they live, what they eat, and how much money they have. These are called social determinants of health (SDOH). To measure these factors, researchers and doctors use tools like PRAP
Ever thought about how those high-tech wrist gadgets can truly make a difference for your heart? Scientists have found a way to improve these devices by solving a major problem: the weak signals they send out. They've created a smart tool called SRECG. This tool cleans up those blurry signals, makin
Doctors used a special kind of CT scan to look at the hearts of kids with a condition called double inlet right ventricle (DIRV). This condition is a bit like having one strong chamber in the heart instead of two. They wanted to see what the inside of these hearts looked like and if there were any o
