A stem cell breakthrough grows new arteries. Scientists studied veins left over from surgery, extracted stem cells from the veins, and discovered material vital for restoring hope for patients suffering from heart disease. Scientists then simulated the growth of new arteries and may have discovered...
Barbara Walters announced this morning on The View that she will be undergoing heart surgery later this week. Walters had not told anyone of the upcoming procedure, despite having known for some time that she would need surgery for a faulty valve. Walters believed that the timing of the heart...
Varicose veins are veins that have become inflamed and that show throw the skin. Usually, varicose veins are seen on a person’s legs. Varicose veins are not only unsightly, but they can also be rather painful. The ultimate solution for varicose veins is surgery, but there are some simple things...
Careers within the health care industry are expected to expand into a record number of job opportunities. Health care careers dominate eight of the top ten highest paying occupations and offer a variety of employment possibilities with ample salaries. During May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Life is full of hazards that can affect our health and well being. It is amazing that most of us are able to hurdle these obstacles and overcome the adversities we are faced with everyday without our bodies succumbing to illness due to these risks and the ever present pressures of life. But we...
The breast bone, technical known as the sternum,a a flat and long bone located in the central chest area. Cartilage, a type of connective tissue, is used to connect the breast bone to the tips of the rib bones, thus forming a solid shield of sorts to protect the heart and central area of the lunges...
Skin diseases are difficult conditions to live with, to say the very least. Though some skin diseases may cause minimal discomfort, the visual effects of the conditions can cause significant self esteem and confidence issues. The majority of skin diseases cause scarring or disfigurement. Skin...
Zsa Zsa Gabor's publicist said on Sunday that the 93-year-old actress is in extremely serious condition after having two blood clots removed at a Los Angeles hospital.Publicist John Blanchette said he had spoken with Gabor's husband Frederic Von Anhalt. Anhalt had told Blanchette of her...
Sensationalism in the media is not always intentional. When a celebrity or public figure is elderly or ill, drafts of obituaries are often prepared in advance. While this can be convenient, it can also lead to disaster when these drafts are released prematurely. Other times when the media kills...
Dextrocardia is the term used for the abnormal positioning of the heart. This congenital disorder happens during the fetal stage. Instead of the heart forming on the left side of the body, the organ flips over and forms on the right side. There are several recognized types of dextrocardia, which...
