Heart Health

A person lies in bed with warm side lighting, representing nighttime light exposure studied for links to heart structure changes.

September 11, 2026

Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Heart Chamber Thickening — 11,000-Person Study Shows Cardiac Risk

If you sleep with a lamp on or your television quietly running, new research has a message: it might be affecting your heart structure. A study of over 11,000 people published in

A healthcare worker administers an injection, representing clinical research into one-time cholesterol-lowering gene-editing treatment.

Health·Science

Single Gene-Editing Injection Cuts Cholesterol 53% in Early Trials — But Long-Term Safety Remains Unknown

Imagine a single injection that cuts your cholesterol in half and keeps it that low for a year. That's what early testing of a new gene-editing treatment shows. But the jump from "works in early trials" to "approved cure" is

September 11, 2026

2026 Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines: 24-Hour Assessment Multidisciplinary Care Strategy

Health·Policy·Science

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association published updated clinical guidelines in August 2026 that emphasize the importance of early rehabilitation in stroke

Xylitol Heart-Risk Follow-Up: 17,710 Adults, 30 Years and a 57% Signal

Health

A new follow-up on xylitol has moved the story from a short-term warning to a long-term cardiovascular-risk file. A study presented at the European

Photograph of a digital blood glucose meter with a test strip and detachable components on a white background.

Health·India

Why 40 Is New 60 Metabolism

There is a phrase circulating in health discussions right now: “40 is the new 60” for Indian metabolism. It is a striking line. It is also a social media shorthand, not a

Tejal Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

Shingles vaccine shows 9 percent lower heart disease risk in 72,920-person study over seven years

Health·News·Science

Shingles Vaccine Shows 9% Lower Heart Disease Risk in 72,920-Person Study

Nature Medicine study reveals shingrix vaccine reduces heart disease burden by 9% in older adults. Research tracks 72,920 patients over seven years showing cardiovascular benefits.

Tejal Somvanshi

August 30, 2026

White crystalline erythritol sugar substitute powder on dark stone surface representing artificial sweetener health research

Health·Science

Xylitol Linked to Heart Risk: Cleveland Clinic & 2026 ESC Congress Studies Explained

Xylitol study shows cardiovascular risk association. 2024 Cleveland Clinic and 2026 ESC Congress research explained. Understanding artificial sweetener safety.

Tejal Somvanshi

August 29, 2026

3D molecular stick model of melatonin illustrating its chemical structure and relevance to new research linking prolonged use with higher heart failure risk.

Health·Science

Melatonin linked to 90% higher heart failure risk in year-long users, 130,000-patient study finds

Long-Term Melatonin Use and Heart Health: What the Research Shows American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to Higher Heart Risks New preliminary research from over 130,000 adults reveals

Tejal Somvanshi

November 5, 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Health·News·UK

NHS AI Heart Scans Save £10 Million: 24,300 Patients Avoid Invasive Tests Across 56 Hospitals

NHS England hospitals are using new AI-powered 3D heart scans that have saved nearly £10 million while giving patients faster diagnoses. This technology lets doctors create detailed 3D models of a patient’s

Tejal Somvanshi

May 10, 2025

Representative Image Poisonous Pong Pong fruit, Photo Source: Mokkie (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Nature·Plant Life

Pong Pong Tree Blamed for 537 Deaths Yearly Now Appears in ‘The White Lotus’ Thailand Season

HBO’s “The White Lotus” Season 3 has put a spotlight on Thailand’s natural hazards, featuring the pong pong tree (Cerbera odollam). When a resort worker warns guest Saxon Ratliff about the tree’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

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Health

Cannabis Use Raises Heart Attack Risk Sixfold in Under-50s

Recent studies reveal a worrying connection between cannabis use and heart problems, especially for younger adults. Research presented at the American College of Cardiology shows cannabis users under 50 face significantly higher

Tejal Somvanshi

March 24, 2025

Australia·Health·News

Australian Man Survives 100 Days on Artificial Heart Before Transplant

In a world-first medical achievement, an Australian man in his 40s has made history by surviving 100 days with an artificial titanium heart before receiving a donor transplant. This milestone marks a

Tejal Somvanshi

March 13, 2025

Representative Image: two white plastic containers with sandwich and tomatoes.

Health

Plastic Takeout Containers Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk

A new study has found that eating from plastic takeout containers may significantly increase the risk of heart failure. The research reveals how chemicals from these containers can damage the heart by

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Paramedics Bringing Man in a Ambulance Photo Source: RDNE stock images (pexels)

Health

Ambulance Delays: Heart Attack and Stroke Response Times Reach 47 Minutes in December 2024

When someone has a heart attack, every minute counts. Right now in England, that wait has grown dangerously long. Ambulances took 47 minutes on average to reach heart attack and stroke patients

Karmactive Staff

January 20, 2025

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