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  • Successful transplant of porcine heart into adult human

    A 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart; such transplant is a first-of-its-kind surgical procedure. The patient is still doing three days later.
    This genetically-modif...

  • Mobile technology may help people improve health behaviors

    Smart phone apps and wearable sensors are promising for improving cardiovascular health behaviors, preliminary data suggest. Self-monitoring is a key facet of changing behavior to prevent and manage heart health. Smartphone apps and wearable sensors have...  more

  • Trans fats, but not saturated fats like butter, linked to greater risk of early death and heart disease

    Contrary to prevailing dietary advice, a recent evidence review found no excess cardiovascular risk associated with intake of saturated fat. In contrast, research suggests that industrial trans fats may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

  • Sitting for long periods increases risk of disease and early death, regardless of exercise

    The amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death, regardless of regular exercise, according to a review study.

  • Drinking Coffee Has Great Health Benefits

    According to scientific researchers, drinking coffee is "more likely to benefit health than to harm it" for a range of health outcomes.  

    They bring together evidence from over 200 studies and find that drinking three to four cups of coffe...