Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
COVID increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: Study
Those with COVID had a higher risk of pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks arteries in lungs, up to six months after infection.
Fri Apr 08 2022
IJN introduces procedure for patients suffering from severe atherosclerosis
The procedure makes use of sonic waves to break down hard calcified plaque accumulated in the arteries.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Consuming fried food, even in moderation, is harmful to our hearts
A new study warns of the harmful effects of fried foods on the heart and arteries, even in small portions.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Frenchman who wanted to stream his death accepts palliative care
Alain Cocq suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes the walls of his arteries to stick together.
Thu Sep 10 2020
IJN catat sejarah lakukan pembedahan alih arteri ke atas bayi kembar siam
Pembedahan itu mencabar kerana ia melibatkan pelbagai peringkat pembedahan dan pasukan pakar dari pelbagai lokasi bermula dengan pembedahan untuk memisahkan kembar itu di Hospital Likas.
Mon Jun 10 2019
Global study finds no link between butter and heart disease
Eating butter may not be all that bad for your arteries, it seems, a new study found.
Fri Jul 01 2016
There's a gender gap in heart attack care and it's bad for women
There's long been a belief that heart disease is primary a man's disease - even as evidence has emerged that it is the number one killer of women.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Dark chocolate is good for your heart and arteries
Chocolate lovers now have one good reason to stock up on the dark stuff after studies show it can help protect the heart.
Sun Oct 25 2015
Struggles with sleep linked to heart disease risk
Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of -hardening" of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease.
Fri Sep 11 2015
New technique for detecting hard arteries
A radioactive agent developed in the 1960s for the purpose of testing for bone cancer can also be employed to image the dangerous build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries.
Mon Jul 13 2015
Modest coffee consumption good for the heart: study
People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of clogged arteries that can cause serious heart problems, a study said Tuesday.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Scientists explain stress-heart attack link
Scientists may have unravelled how chronic stress leads to heart attack and stroke.
Mon Jun 23 2014
Surgery seems best for heart disease in diabetics
People with diabetes and several clogged heart arteries fare better with bypass surgery instead of having stents.
Mon Nov 05 2012