arteries

You up? Night owls face a greater risk of clogged arteries: study

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You up? Night owls face a greater risk of clogged arteries: study

Staying up late might be unwise — new research finds that night owls are more prone to developing a common heart condition compared to early birds. Atherosclerosis — the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to angina, blood clots, heart attack, or stroke — is almost twice as common in night owls, according … Read more

World-first partial heart transplant with ‘living tissue’ saves baby boy born with fused arteries

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World-first partial heart transplant with ‘living tissue’ saves baby boy born with fused arteries

A 5lb newborn boy with a life-threatening heart defect received a world-first partial heart transplant using living tissue that may never need to be replaced. North Carolina child Owen Monroe, who is now four months old, was born with his two main arteries — the aorta and pulmonary artery — fused together in a condition … Read more