Finding the sweet spot of a good night’s sleep: Not too long and not too short
Munich, Germany - Aug. 26, 2018: Researchers have found a sweet spot of six to eight hours sleep a night ...
Cooking with coal, wood, or charcoal associated with cardiovascular death
Credit: European Society of Cardiology Munich, Germany - Aug. 26, 2018: Long-term use of coal, wood, or charcoal for cooking ...
Four out of 10 patients with atrial fibrillation have unknown brain damage
Four out of ten patients with atrial fibrillation but no history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack have previously unknown ...
Patients with high blood pressure unlikely to reduce salt
Patients with high blood pressure are relying solely on medication to reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart ...
Deep forehead wrinkles may signal a higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Munich, Germany - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 26 Aug 2018: Are wrinkles just an inevitable consequence of ageing, or could they ...
Scans cut heart attack rates and save lives, major study finds
Heart scans for patients with chest pains could save thousands of lives in the UK, research suggests. The life-saving scans ...
Too much of a good thing? Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful
Very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack ...
Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation
Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation. That is one of the ...
Single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment
A single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment, according to the 2018 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) ...
Do doctors really know how to diagnose a heart attack?
Confusion over how to diagnose a heart attack is set to be cleared up with new guidance launched today. The ...
I have had a heart attack. Do I need open heart surgery or a stent?
New advice on the choice between open heart surgery and inserting a stent via a catheter after a heart attack ...
Why the effects of a boozy binge could last longer than you think
The effects of a heavy drinking session on our thoughts and performance may last longer we think, according to a ...
UTA physics professor garners education award
Credit: UT Arlington Ramon Lopez, a University of Texas at Arlington physics professor, has been selected as one of the ...
£30m global cardiovascular challenge launched
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is today launching the Big Beat Challenge, a unique £30M research funding award that will ...
Study reveals potential biomarkers of cerebral aneurysm risk
Expansive arterial remodeling (EAR) comprises a genetically programmed biological response designed to restore homeostatic levels of arterial wall stress after ...
Shape-shifting material can morph, reverse itself using heat, light
A new material developed by University of Colorado Boulder engineers can transform into complex, pre-programmed shapes via light and temperature ...
One step closer to bioengineered replacements for vessels and ducts
A team of Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers have developed a way to bioprint tubular structures that better mimic native ...
Effective fisheries management can reduce extinction risk of marine fish stocks
Credit: Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries Numerous studies have highlighted that climate change impacts will put vulnerable marine species ...
Mutations in this molecule may have helped mammoths tolerate the cold
Credit: Alexander Sobolevsky / CUIMC Columbia University biomedical researchers have captured close-up views of TRPV3, a skin-cell ion channel that ...
Meet the virtual pooch that could help prevent dog bites
Credit: Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) A virtual dog could soon be used as an educational tool to help prevent dog ...
