The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is one of the most widely administered vaccines globally, with more than 300 million doses given. However, recent studies have shown that the vaccine may pose…
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Long Covid is associated with significantly increased risk of death, heart and lung problems, study finds
CNN — As the nation anticipates the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency, new research is showing that some groups are still feeling the long-term impacts of the disease.…
A story of resilience: How a young woman survived loss of both legs and a failing heart
CNN — Her smile is bright, cheery, sometimes goofy and always contagious. But pictures can’t completely capture her upbeat, positive vibe. At 21, Claire Bridges has a mature spirit that…
A Statin Alternative Joins Drugs That Can Reduce Heart Attack Risk
After just a bit more than a year and a half, 819, or 11.7 percent, of patients in the bempedoic acid group had one of the heart-related complications. In the…
Erythritol: Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack, stroke, study finds
CNN — A sugar replacement called erythritol – used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products – has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack…
Desperate for heart surgery for their baby, a family feels the effects of pediatric hospital shortages
CNN — Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months…
Don’t bother with dietary supplements for heart health, study says
CNN — Six supplements that people commonly take for heart health don’t help lower “bad” cholesterol or improve cardiovascular health, according to a study published Sunday, but statins did. Read…
Heart failure: Black patients less likely to get devices and transplants they need, study finds
CNN — There’s growing evidence that Black heart failure patients are less likely to get advanced therapies than White patients. Read moreExperts Warn of Rising Suicide Rates of Black Girls…
Paxlovid: Covid-19 treatment can interact with common heart medications, doctors warn
CNN — Covid-19 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of developing severe illness and could benefit most from the Covid-19 treatment Paxlovid – but…
Combination ‘polypills’ can help solve world’s heart problems, experts say, if more people can get them
CNN — An inexpensive polypill is probably one of the best ways to solve the world’s heart problems, prominent cardiologists say. Read moreExperts Warn of Rising Suicide Rates of Black…