Rising primary PCI rates do not correlate with lower heart attack mortality in Europe
An increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions does not appear to have resulted in reduced mortality…
Cyborg transplants may advance cell-based therapies for diabetes
A new electronic implant system can help lab‑grown pancreatic cells mature and function properly, potentially providing a basis…
My Opal Heart – New exhibition at Matawhero Art Gallery in Gisborne
Describing the title piece My Opal Heart, which portrays the many hues of an opal gemstone, she says…
Predictive power of C-reactive protein shifts based on cirrhosis or coronary disease
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally…
Frailty impacts heart attack survival differently by sex
Pioneering research from the University of Leicester and NIHR challenges the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to heart attack care, adding…
Smartwatches and rings can track your heart — but your data may be sold
HOUSTON – February is American Heart Month, and many people are turning to wearable tech like smartwatches and…
New AI-based approach detects fatty deposits inside coronary arteries using OCT images
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-based approach for detecting fatty deposits inside coronary arteries using optical coherence…
Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Hamilton travel guide: How to spend 12 perfect hours in the city
14 Garden Place Cream Eatery in the historic MLC building serves standout breakfasts in a stylish space. Photo…
Farmall FC tractor find: Putāruru collector’s unusual loader‑grader combo
“I guess that’s where the interest began.” Van Heuven’s first collector’s tractor was a Farmall FC. His most…
Whanganui’s Mount St Joseph for sale after 77 years
Sisters Marie Skidmore (left), Colleen Woodcock (centre) and Anne Burke began their vocations in the Catholic Church at…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…