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In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.
New research reveals evening people experience circadian misalignment that may lead to cardiovascular problems, affecting diet, sleep and heart health.
Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies.
The brain and vagus nerve play a key role in exacerbating tissue damage after a heart attack, but there are ways to block it.
Owen Meyers’ normal day at work on Dec. 3 quickly changed for the worse. While he was operating an excavator, Meyers felt a sudden, intense chest pain. He knew something was wrong. It felt similar to the two heart attacks he had prior to this cold day at work.
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 10 weather-related deaths after a winter storm rolled through the state this weekend.