Heartbeats

A newly published review indicates that reducing protein intake could be better for health in some cases, challenging the common assumption that more protein is always beneficial. The findings are drawing attention among readers interested in nutrition and heart health, with commentators weighing how the results might affect popular high-protein diets and everyday dietary advice.

Vertex Japan, a venture capital firm backed by Singapore state investor Temasek, has invested in Heartbeats, a startup that makes digital trading cards. The deal was reported exclusively by The Wall Street Journal. It signals continued venture interest in digital collectibles even as the broader crypto and NFT market has cooled.

Nearly 333 pounds of tuna sold under the Buckhead brand is being recalled across five states after testing found elevated levels of scombrotoxin, a compound that can cause scombroid food poisoning with symptoms like flushing, headache and rapid heartbeat. The recall covers a small quantity of product, and consumers are advised to check their purchases and discard affected tuna.

An educational medical item explains how an inflatable balloon, typically placed in the aorta, helps a weakened heart pump blood more effectively. The balloon inflates and deflates in rhythm with the heartbeat, easing the heart's workload and improving blood flow to the body. Interest focuses on how this support therapy works for patients with heart failure.

BMW is investing £1.7 billion in the next-generation 3 Series, underlining the model's central role in the German carmaker's shift toward hybrid technology. The announcement, flagged in automotive news circles, positions the 3 Series as a bridge between BMW's combustion heritage and its electrified future. Details on timing and production sites remain limited in the coverage circulating so far.