Oct 9, 2026
Back pain, exhaustion and breathing trouble signaled Tia Emard’s heart attack at 45. Since then, she has lost nearly half her body weight and shares her story to help others recognize the warning signs.
Oct 7, 2026
A tangle of blood vessels ruptured in Marcella Prokop’s brain, leading to a stroke. Her recovery changed her plans, but writing helped her build a family and a career. Now she’s using her experience to help others.
Sep 29, 2026
Living with AFib? Learn how weight, sleep, exercise, smoking, alcohol and caffeine may affect symptoms, recurrence and the risk of complications.
Sep 25, 2026
Diego Obregon was 17 when he went into cardiac arrest while playing soccer. Tests revealed a congenital heart defect, and he spent 11 months in the hospital before receiving a heart and kidney transplant. Today.
Sep 23, 2026
Kris Patrow and Dave Ogle met in TV news, telling other people's stories. When he went into cardiac arrest, she used CPR to save him. Now they’re helping others become lifesavers and prepare for emergencies.
Sep 22, 2026
It's possible to have a silent heart attack with mild or no symptoms. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, long-term health risks and prevention strategies.
Sep 17, 2026
Caroline Laubach’s health issues were linked to a rare genetic heart condition that led to heart failure and a transplant. A spinal stroke and other complications followed. Now she’s focused on what comes next.
Sep 15, 2026
(Tzido/iStock via Getty Images) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. But the challenges they face are hardly the whole story, say experts who helped write a new report on the heart health of these communities. Yes.
Sep 14, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s cause of death was attributed to aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s largest artery. Here’s what you should know about the sudden and life-threatening condition, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
Sep 10, 2026
Hospital doctors didn't know it at first, but a torn artery caused Brian Sureck's vertebral stroke. A decade later, he remains active despite lasting challenges.
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