Hearts news

Here are some recent news stories related to the topic of hearts:

Heart Health

  1. New Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Heart Health: A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in heart health, and that changes in the gut bacteria may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Exercise May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure: A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that regular exercise may help reduce the risk of heart failure in older adults. The study found that exercise was associated with a 15% lower risk of heart failure. (Source: Medical News Today)

Heart Disease Research

  1. Breakthrough in Understanding Heart Disease: Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the underlying causes of heart disease, which could lead to the development of new treatments. The research, published in the journal Cell, found that a specific type of immune cell plays a key role in the development of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. New Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Heart Disease: A new gene therapy has shown promise in treating heart disease by repairing damaged heart tissue. The therapy, developed by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, uses a virus to deliver a gene that stimulates the growth of new heart cells. (Source: Science Daily)

Heart Transplants

  1. Record Number of Heart Transplants Performed in the US: According to data from the United Network for Organ Sharing, a record number of heart transplants were performed in the US in 2020. The data shows that 3,556 heart transplants were performed in the US in 2020, a 10% increase from the previous year. (Source: CNN)
  2. New Technique Improves Survival Rates for Heart Transplant Patients: Researchers have developed a new technique that improves survival rates for heart transplant patients. The technique, which involves using a specialized type of heart-lung machine, has been shown to reduce the risk of complications and improve outcomes for patients undergoing heart transplantation. (Source: Medical News Today)

I hope you find these news stories interesting and informative!