Cardiac Stem Cell Treatment Shows Positive Signs

A Louisville, Kentucky man who volunteered for a Phase I clinical trial in hopes to repair his damaged heart is showing improvement, reported EmaxHealth. Michael Jones, 66, a self-employed contractor, had suffered two heart attacks as well as severe congestive heart failure before being treated with cardiac stem cells, reported EmaxHealth.The Louisville Courier-Journal reported that Jones said, “

Agent Orange Linked to Two More Illnesses

The Veterans Affairs Department sponsored a study by the Institute of Medicine, which released a report Friday that indicated the possible link between Agent Orange, Parkinson’s and ischemic heart disease, reported USA Today.The Associated Press reported that a “VA spokeswoman said the department is reviewing the study to determine the full extent of the toxic effects of Agent Orange so exposed