Heart

Study Finds Moderate Coffee Consumption Could Help Heart Health
A new study has found a link between moderate coffee consumption and lower risk of heart disease. (2024-09-19)

Video: Ghost Heart is Infused With Beating Human Stem Cells
A heart dubbed a ghost heart has been developed by Dr. Doris Taylor. It uses a scaffolding of a pig's heart. (2022-09-30)

Scientists Grow First Functioning Mini Human Heart Model in the Lab
Researchers from Michigan State University have grown the first functioning mini human heart model in the laboratory. (2020-08-21)

Cornell Researchers Create Artificial Foam Heart
Cornell University researchers have created an artificial foam heart. A mold for the heart is created with a 3D printer. (2015-10-19)

Scientist Invents Mini Hearts to Help Return Venous Blood
A George Washington University scientist has invented a new organ, dubbed a mini heart, to help return blood flow from veins lacking functional valves. (2014-04-06)

New Study Links Testosterone Supplements to Heart Attacks in Men
New UCLA study shows testosterone supplements double the risk of heart attacks in men. (2014-01-30)

Archaeologists Find 300,000-Year-Old Hearth in Qesem Cave in Israel
Israeli archaeologists find 300,000-year-old hearth in the Qesem Cave, a site near Rosh Ha'ayin. (2014-01-28)

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Heart Muscle Cells
A team of Israeli scientists have managed to turn skin cells into healthy, new heart muscle cells that are capable of beating and integrating with existing heart tissue. (2012-05-24)

HeartWare Announces New 450 Person Trial for its Ventricular Assist System
A federal advisory panel recently recommended the approval of HeartWare's ventricular assist system. (2012-05-09)

German Researchers Claim Heartbeats Reveal Personality Traits
German researchers from Freie Universitat Berlin say personality traits are revealed in people's heartbeat signatures. (2012-03-12)

Leaf-cutter Ants Carry Candy Hearts for Valentine's Day
Zoos will often give animals gifts like watermelons and pumpkins on special occasions. (2012-02-25)

Boa Constrictors Can Sense Heartbeat of Dying Prey
Researchers have found that boa constrictors can sense the heartbeat of their prey. (2012-01-21)

U.S. Postal Service Shares 2012 Heart Health Stamp
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Heart Hospital and Glassworks Create Virtual Heart
This detailed animated heart was created by a team of doctors from the Heart Hospital in London and computer animation experts from Glassworks. (2009-05-31)

Many Heart Patients Don't Quit Smoking
A study has found that many heart patients that are smokers do not quit smoking after their illness. (2005-10-05)