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How many times does a heart beat in a day? What about in a lifetime?Celine Dion sings that "my heart will go on," but how many times does it actually beat in a day or even a lifetime?
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Paramedics may not all be using the best method for defibrillation, study hintsPositioning defibrillator pads on the front and back of the body, rather than on the front and side, could be more effective at treating cardiac arrests, new research suggests.
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Heart attacks fell dramatically during the pandemic — and they're still droppingBetter prevention is driving down heart-attack rates in the U.S., but the sharp drops seen at the height of the pandemic were likely caused by people avoiding medical care.
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What causes blood clots?Blood clots can be dangerous, especially if all or part of them break off and then travel through the bloodstream.
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Anxiety and depression raise the risk of dangerous blood clots, study findsRecent research has drawn a link between anxiety, depression and an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis.
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Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart diseaseCertain microbes in the gut microbiome may guard against heart disease by lowering people's cholesterol.
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Never-before-seen cells unveiled in detailed map of developing human heartThe most comprehensive cell "atlas" of the developing human heart to date was crafted using cutting-edge technology and includes never-before-seen cell types.
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Extreme exercise can pose risks. A cardiologist explains why.Moderate exercise is good for the heart, but high levels of exercise can cause a phenomenon known as "athletic heart," which comes with risks.
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Scientists developing new 'heart-on-a-chip'So-called heart-on-a-chip systems may enable scientists to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drugs more accurately than they can with animal tests.
