Harvard’s synthetic heart valve is designed to grow in step with the human bodyThe FibraValve may eventually negate the need for multiple surgeries in pediatric valve replacements.By W. Shanklin, 06.07.2023
Scientists 3D-print a functional piece of a heartThe technology could help repair damaged hearts.By J. Fingas, 06.08.2022
Fitbit’s Charge 5 packs an ECG and stress response sensorECG and EDA sensors help you monitor your heart health and stress response.By D. Cooper, 08.25.2021
Researchers grew a mini human heart to study fetal heart developmentThe organoid will help scientists study conditions like congenital heart disease.By C. Fisher, 08.19.2020
Spotify redesign makes it easier to play, favorite and download musicBeginning today, iOS users will notice a few changes in the mobile app.By C. Fisher, 02.27.2020
Lab-grown heart muscles transplanted into a human for the first timeThe procedure could significantly reduce the need for heart transplants.By R. England, 01.29.2020
FDA clears algorithms that detect heart murmurs and AFibThe AI could help healthcare providers screen for heart conditions during routine exams.By C. Fisher, 01.28.2020
The FDA is fast-tracking an algorithm that screens for heart failureThe algorithm uses 15 seconds of ECG data to screen for heart failure.By C. Fisher, 12.18.2019
Heart Analyzer's new Apple Watch app puts detailed data on your wristYou don't have to pull out your iPhone to track longer-term heart health.By J. Fingas, 11.26.2019
Human patient put in suspended animation for the first timeThe procedure buys ER surgeons critical extra time.By R. England, 11.20.2019
Wisconsin firms hope to make radioactive isotopes for nuclear medicine (updated)Their fusion reactor could solve a global shortage of Mo-99 that often delays diagnosis. By C. Fisher, 10.02.2019
AI can gauge the risk of dying from heart conditionsIt just needs a 15-minute ECG reading.By J. Fingas, 09.15.2019
Apple’s latest Watch studies cover hearing, hearts and women's healthThere's also a dedicated research app on the way.By J. Fingas, 09.10.2019
Chicago biotech company 3D prints a mini human heartBIOLIFE4D used patient-derived cardiac cells to 3D print the tiny heart.By C. Fisher, 09.09.2019
Your smart speaker could tell if you're experiencing cardiac arrestAI could listen for the telltale gasps and call for help.By J. Fingas, 06.19.2019
FDA clears first personal ECG device to detect three heart arrhythmiasAliveCor's KardiaMobile can spot more than just AFib.By J. Fingas, 04.23.2019
Scientists print first 3D heart using a patient’s own cellsIt has working cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers.By A. Dellinger, 04.15.2019
Stanford study finds Apple Watch can detect irregular heart rhythmsIt's not completely accurate, but it's good enough to be useful.By J. Fingas, 03.16.2019
Scientists design 'decoy platelets' that reduce risk of blood clotsAnd it could have a major impact on cancer therapies, too.By R. England, 02.13.2019