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French firm makes first sale of artificial heart

  PARIS, France (AFP) -- French prosthetics maker Carmat said Monday it had sold one of its artificial hearts for…

E-cigs may damage the heart, study says

by Elizabeth DONOVAN PARIS, France (AFP) -- Vaping devices and the chemicals they deliver -- increasingly popular among teens --…

‘First’ 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels unveiled

by Delphine Matthieussent TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) -- Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human…

Fish oil supplements don’t ward off heart disease: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)--Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, said a…

Infographics: Philippine Heart Month

QUEZON City, Philippines - According to Department of Health (DOH), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is among the top killers in th…

Half of people aged 40-54 have hardened arteries: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Half of middle-aged people who have normal weight and don't smoke or have diabetes may…

Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of…

INFOGRAPHICS: Know more about Aortic Diseases

Last October 23, 2017, the Division of Vascular Medicine, of the Philippine Medical Center conducted a media and lay forum…

Heart rate study tests emotional impact of Shakespeare

by Rosie Scammell Agence France Presse STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- In a world where on-screen violence has become commonplace,…

Painkillers linked to heart failure: study

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Widely used prescription and non-prescription painkillers are associated with an increased risk of hospital admission for…

Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then

  (Reuters Health) - People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects…

Man survives on artificial heart for 18 months

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Reuters) -- Stan Larkin survived for 555 days on an artificial heart which he carried around in…

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