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Erectile Dysfunction Drug May Help Treat Heart Failure
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug for erectile dysfunction may also help treat heart failure, a preliminary study in animals suggests.
How Scientists 3D Printed a Tiny Heart from Human Cells
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
It has four chambers, blood vessels and it beats — sort of.
Med School Cadaver's Heart Was In the Right Place (But Her Other Organs Weren't)
By Mindy Weisberger published
This unusual condition went undetected during the woman's lifetime.
What the New Egg Study Means for the Beloved Breakfast Food
By Rachael Rettner published
Eggs are back in the news, with a new study concluding that regular consumption of the beloved breakfast food may increase the risk of heart disease after all.
Why Are More Young People Having Heart Attacks?
By Rachael Rettner published
Heart attack rates are increasing in what may seem like an unlikely group: adults in their 20s and 30s.
Broken-Heart Syndrome May Stem from the Brain
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The brain decreases its chatter, the heart weakens and balloons up
Why This Man's Blood Turned 'Milky' Colored
By Rachael Rettner published
The man's blood fat levels were off the charts.
Why Men Who Can Do 40 Pushups May Have Better Heart Health
By Rachael Rettner published
The ability to do a lot of pushups may be a sign not only of strength, but also of good heart health, a new study suggests.
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