A top British scientist thought that she had just pulled a muscle, but it turns out that she actually had terminal cancer. Kirsty Smitten, 28, who has been included on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Europe’s science and healthcare category, has been diagnosed with a rare heart cancer. Cardiac angiosarcoma is a … Read more
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records during his arraignment in New York City Tuesday afternoon. And while the country tuned in to watch the historic proceedings, many found themselves distracted by a female officer keeping guard inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. The as-yet-unnamed blond official had her face beamed out across all … Read more
Actor Jansen Panettiere died of an enlarged heart last month at the age of 28, his family announced Monday. The younger brother of “Scream” actress Hayden Panettiere died Feb. 19 at his home in Nyack, NY. “Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in … Read more
It was all in vein. After doctors reportedly told Jade Cooke three times that her heart palpitations were anxiety, she was shocked to learn she actually suffered from a life-threatening condition. The 35-year-old Brit said she did yoga up to five times a week — until she started having trouble breathing in early 2019. Despite … Read more
In the immortal words of Hank Williams, “Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you,” and this astrologer is going to tell it like it is by dressing down the liars, philanderers, swindlers, shade balls and reprobates of the zodiac. The revelation that GMA co-anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are engaged in an affair that … Read more
The holidays are supposed to be a time that’s merry and filled with joy. But we all know they can be stressful with shopping, bad weather, hectic traveling and all the celebratory food and drink. More people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year, according … Read more
Forget mock meat — this is choc meat. A UK mom has “been accused of inciting cannibalism” after creating chocolate brains, hearts, fingers and other organs that are so realistic they could be props on “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” Photos of her anatomically correct confections are grossing out gawkers across social media. … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Cuddles can mend damage to hearts from heart attacks, research finds By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 1 October 2022 | Updated: 22:43 BST, 1 October 2022 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Cuddles could help to mend the damage caused by heart attacks. Researchers from Michigan State University found … Read more
Oxytocin, sometimes called the “love hormone,” may help heal broken hearts — literally. In a new study of zebrafish and human cells, scientists found that the brain-made hormone may help heart tissue regenerate after injury and, in theory, could someday be used in the treatment of heart attacks, according to the researchers. Because the new … Read more
Earlier this summer, physicians at NYU Langone were able to successfully transplant pig hearts into two recently deceased humans. The medical team performed the procedures on June 16 and July 6 using special pig hearts that had been genetically modified to be more acceptable for transplantation into the human body. Both carcasses were donated by … Read more
Researchers successfully transplant genetically modified pig hearts into two recently deceased people connected to the ventilator, the New York University team announced today. The surgery is the latest step in the field of animal-to-human transplantation, or xenotransplantation, which has seen a flurry of successes so far this year – raising hopes for a new, steady … Read more