Missouri man turns heart disease diagnosis into public service message
Mar 29, 2023
Coronary artery disease and throat cancer inspired Don Young's anti-smoking campaign and lifestyle change.
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What to do when a genetic test result signals possible heart risk
Mar 27, 2023
As genetic tests make it easier to spot potential risks for cardiovascular disease, an American Heart Association report says results should be evaluated with care – and spells out how to do so.
Many Latinos in the US don't get enough sleep, and researchers are trying to learn why
Mar 24, 2023
Researchers are looking in Arizona, near the Mexico border, for some reasons why Latino adults aren't sleeping enough – a problem linked to cardiovascular disease.
Back from deployment, Air Force member diagnosed with congestive heart failure
Mar 23, 2023
After a year-long deployment, Kassandra Benson returned home and started having symptoms that led to several diagnoses, including heart failure and heart valve disease.
Medical student learned lesson at an early age: 'Health goes beyond medicine'
Mar 22, 2023
His family's health experiences in the Bay Area inspired Juan Medina-Echeverria to become a doctor.
A cause of death prompted forensic pathologist to discover she had the same heart condition
Mar 21, 2023
Dr. Michelle Aurelius immediately went from examining a 40-year-old woman who'd died of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome to the emergency room down the street.
Blood pressure measurements in the clinic may vary widely between doctor's visits
Mar 8, 2023
Wide variations in blood pressure measurements between visits to the doctor's office make it difficult to accurately diagnose and treat hypertension, authors of a new study say.
After a heart attack, he ran a 17-mile trek through the Grand Canyon – twice
Mar 7, 2023
In 2007, Rick Mater of Los Angeles had a massive heart attack. Five years later – at age 64 – he ran a trail through the Grand Canyon. The following year, he did it again.
Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Mar 6, 2023
Traditional foods from Latin America and the Caribbean can have salt, unhealthy fats and dense calories. But there are ways to make the dishes healthier and stick to their tasty roots.
US-born Hispanic people may be more vulnerable to chronic diseases than foreign-born counterparts
Mar 3, 2023
Hispanic people born in the U.S. may face a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and other chronic health issues, and a Westernized diet may be at fault, new research suggests.