38-year-old has had 3 hearts: 'It's a third chance'
May 31, 2023
Melanie Wickersheim is grateful for a third chance at life after her own heart and a first heart transplant failed.
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Higher cardiovascular risk score linked to lower cognitive function
May 30, 2023
People with high cardiovascular risk scores performed worse on a set of tests that measure cognitive function, new research finds.
The COVID-19 emergency is over, but the need for awareness remains, experts say
May 25, 2023
The U.S. and the World Health Organization have ended emergency COVID-19 declarations, but experts caution the coronavirus remains, and people need to stay aware.
Irregular menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of heart problems
May 24, 2023
Women who have menstrual cycles that are shorter or longer than usual during midlife may face higher heart-related risks, a new study finds.
Why are South Asians dying of heart disease? MASALA looks for answers.
May 17, 2023
MASALA, which stands for Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America, is a pioneering long-term study that's finding data and diversity in one of the country's fastest-growing populations.
Lesbian and bisexual women may have worse heart health
May 17, 2023
Lesbian and bisexual women may be less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health than heterosexual women, according to new research in France.
High blood pressure, pregnancy complications may greatly raise moms' future heart risks
May 12, 2023
Women with chronic high blood pressure – especially those who also have pregnancy complications – may face a higher risk for premature cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
The 'Hispanic paradox': Does a decades-old finding still hold up?
May 10, 2023
A 1986 analysis suggested that Latino people in the U.S. live longer despite socioeconomic and health care inequities. What do experts say now about the so-called Hispanic paradox?
'Grief is not on anyone else's timeline': The varied experiences of coping with loss
May 9, 2023
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from heart disease and stroke. Their loved ones must find ways to cope with the loss.
Here's how 10 popular diets scored for heart health
Apr 27, 2023
While some popular diets align strongly with heart-healthy dietary guidance, others do not, a new report finds.