Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks and 6 cardiac arrests.
Apr 21, 2025
Heather Bardeleben now trusts her instincts, insists on medical tests and seeks second opinions.
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Caring for her mother, a medical student learned how a little compassion can make a difference
Apr 18, 2025
From a young age, Diana Castillo Bonilla watched her mother's struggle with heart problems. Now, she's hoping to put the lessons to use.
New research helps explain unexplained strokes in younger adults
Apr 17, 2025
An analysis of traditional, nontraditional and sex-specific risk factors sheds light on why clot-related strokes are happening in people under 50 – including those with a hole in their heart called a patent foramen ovale.
His heart stopped after a run. His daughter, a nurse, helped restart it.
Apr 16, 2025
After a 5-mile run, Mark Kleinschmidt had a heart attack that caused cardiac arrest. His daughter – a nurse – happened to be home.
Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER? What doctors say you should do
Apr 15, 2025
If you think you're having a heart attack or stroke, calling 911 does more than summon an ambulance. Here's what else doctors say happens.
When it comes to sleep, quality may be just as important as quantity
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom and baby at risk
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
How dogs and cats can get lifesaving CPR from their owners
Apr 10, 2025
Veterinary guidelines outline how pet owners can administer CPR if their fur baby's heart stops beating.
An 8-minute limit at cardiac rehab propelled heart attack survivor to push for more
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.
This music festival season, stay on the fun side of the medical tent with this advice
Apr 8, 2025
From Coachella to Bonnaroo, it's music festival season, and veterans have plenty of healthy advice on how to enjoy your favorite jams without getting into one.
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