Staff / TruthdigJun 8, 2011
Researchers in the U.K. have found a way to make the hearts of mice repair themselves -- a feat that the British Heart Foundation calls the "holy grail" (when applied to humans, we're guessing). (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 31, 2011
Energy drinks might have more serious side effects for children and teenagers than just getting them good and hyper, according to a group of doctors who released a cautionary report in the journal Pediatrics, warning that the amped-up beverages might trigger seizures and other highly undesirable reactions in rare cases. As it happens, they should also lay off the Gatorade. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 28, 2010
Advertisers make all kinds of claims about the magical qualities of their clients' products, but in the case of POM -- the supposedly "wonderful" pomegranate juice in that shapely bulbous bottle -- the fruity company might have crossed the line, according to the FTC. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 12, 2010
The former president was hospitalized in New York because of a problem with his heart, according to multiple reports. Clinton, who is 63, had major heart surgery in 2004. He is believed to have received a stent Thursday. Update Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 13, 2008
While some whales' hearts are as big as cars, the hearts on the Supreme Court that ruled Wednesday against a ban on high-powered sonar in Navy training exercises must be shrinking by the minute. The decision was a defeat to environmentalists, who argue that sonar panics whales, makes their ears bleed and pushes them to beach themselves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 27, 2007
BBC: "US Vice President Dick Cheney has been found to have an irregular heartbeat and will get further evaluation shortly, his spokeswoman has said Mr Cheney, 66, has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass surgery and operations to clear blocked arteries He was fitted with a pacemaker in 2001". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 3, 2007
Opponents of stem cell research might want to reconsider their position if any of their nearest and dearest have ever had heart problems. A team of British scientists has successfully grown a human heart valve from stem cells, an astonishing feat 10 years in the making. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 15, 2006
The java in this cup could either cause or counter a heart attack, depending on which recent study you believe. The American Medical Association says, drink up; an assistant professor at Brown says, sedentary types: beware. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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