Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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Man's 'heart attack' was really side effect from swallowed batteryWhether or not it affects the heart, eating batteries is dangerous.
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Tainted sexual enhancement supplements linked with dangerously low blood sugar in 17 menThe outbreak occurred in Virginia men who bought the supplement from local convenient stores.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after allA new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
By Joshua A. Krisch Published
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Anemia: Causes, symptoms and treatmentAnemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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An Astronaut Got a Blood Clot in Space. Here's How Doctors on Earth Fixed It.An unidentified astronaut aboard the International Space Station had a deep vein thrombosis — or blood clot — in the jugular vein of their neck, according to a new case study.
By Leonard David Published
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Bernie Sanders Had Two Stents Put In. Is It Serious?Sen. Bernie Sanders underwent emergency surgery to have stents placed.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Woman Who Ate 'Unusually Large' Amount of Wasabi Developed Broken-Heart SyndromeA woman got more than a burning mouthful when she mistook a serving of wasabi for avocado.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Woman's Blood Turns a Shocking Shade of Blue After She Used Tooth-Numbing GelHer nails and skin appeared bluish and her blood oxygen level was dangerously low.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Gaming May Trigger Heart Rhythm Problems in Susceptible Kids, Report SaysThe report describes three cases of children who experienced heart rhythm problems while playing electronic games.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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