Retired? Hardly – at 99, this pioneering heart doctor is still leading the way
Oct 18, 2019
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is known as the father of preventive cardiology, and as he nears 100, he's still in the fight and having fun.
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Women and men tolerate heart transplants equally well, but men may get better hearts
Oct 11, 2019
Women are just as likely as men to survive after a heart transplant despite often getting poorer-quality donor hearts, according to new research.
Torn between work and family? It may not be good for heart health
Oct 10, 2019
A new study suggests the stress of work-family conflict may damage cardiovascular health, particularly for women.
What's your sense of purpose? The answer may affect your health
Oct 8, 2019
Having a sense of purpose in life isn't just a slogan. It's a key to good health and maybe even a longer life.
Here's more evidence your dog might lengthen your life
Oct 8, 2019
New research links dog ownership with a longer life, especially for people who have had a heart attack or stroke.
Can being an immigrant be hazardous to your health?
Oct 7, 2019
Moving to a new country poses all kinds of specific health risks, according to experts who are increasingly calling immigration a social determinant of health.
6 things every woman should know about heart health
Oct 4, 2019
Heart disease is the nation's leading killer of women, but paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay in the future.
Understanding Bernie Sanders' heart treatment
Oct 3, 2019
Based on what we know so far, what happened to Sen. Bernie Sanders sounds familiar, doctors say. Here's what typically happens, and what recovery is like.
Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
Oct 3, 2019
Hispanic people may be more likely to develop vascular dementia as they age, but controlling risk factors now might curb the danger.
AP: Bernie Sanders has heart procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Bernie Sanders’ campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery.