Canada extends ban on most foreign travelers Canada is extending a ban on most travellers entering the country until the end of September in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, the government announced Friday. Aug 29, 2020 0 11
Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients A robot at a hospital in the Mexican capital is providing a lifeline for coronavirus patients separated from their relatives and reducing the risk of infection for medical workers. Aug 29, 2020 0 11
Peru extends coronavirus state of emergency Peru on Friday extended its national emergency until September 30 and prolonged a lockdown in some of the areas worst affected by the coronavirus, the government said. Aug 29, 2020 0 11
Another 481 COVID-19 cases found at University of Alabama The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall. Aug 29, 2020 2 32
Ecuador couple certified as oldest married pair, nearly 215 Julio Mora slipped away from his parents to secretly marry Waldramina Quinteros one February day. Both families disapproved. Aug 29, 2020 0 21
What happens when babies with heart defects become adults? More than 90% of babies born with heart defects survive into adulthood. As a result, there are now more adults living with congenital heart disease than children. These adults have a chronic, lifelong condition and the European ... Aug 29, 2020 0 8
Heart rhythm disorders are best managed when patients are listened to Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk of stroke by fivefold. Patients with irregular heartbeats should choose the treatment plan with their health professionals, according to ... Aug 29, 2020 0 7
Can people with heart disease exercise safely? The first recommendations on sports and physical activity in all types of heart disease are launched today by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The document is published online in European Heart Journal. Aug 29, 2020 0 5
Risk of heart attacks halves in patients with diabetes in 15 years Dramatic reductions in the risk of heart attacks in patients with diabetes coincides with major increases in the use of preventive medications. That's the finding of late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress ... Aug 29, 2020 0 6
How to treat the most common heart attacks One in five patients die within a year after the most common type of heart attack. European Society of Cardiology (ESC) treatment guidelines for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome are published online today ... Aug 29, 2020 0 6