A new heart saved her – and it came with the name of the teen who gave it
Aug 20, 2019
After a heart transplant transformed her life, an Arizona woman honors the donor who made it possible.
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A mineral, a metal and a deadly pregnancy condition
Aug 20, 2019
A study links manganese levels in the blood to a lower risk of preeclampsia while high levels of cadmium had the opposite connection.
Prescription omega-3 medications work for high triglycerides, advisory says
Aug 19, 2019
Prescription omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglyceride levels, but an American Heart Association science advisory warns against taking unregulated fish oil.
Why do women get cholesterol-lowering statins less frequently than men?
Aug 19, 2019
Women with high cholesterol are less likely than men to be offered statins to reduce their heart disease risk. A new study looks into why.
Amid an 'epidemic' of school vaping, a search for solutions
Aug 16, 2019
Making people aware of the e-cigarette problem, the health risks and even what the devices look like is just a starting point, tobacco opponents say.
A healthier granola bar for kids' lunchboxes
Aug 15, 2019
Looking for a healthy treat to pack in your kid's lunch? The homemade berry nuts granola bar can be sweet and nutritious at the same time.
Tiring easily may warn of future heart trouble
Aug 14, 2019
People with higher cardiovascular risk scores had trouble with a simple treadmill test years later, a new study shows.
Protein made during prolonged exercise may warn of heart problems
Aug 12, 2019
Long-distance walkers with high levels of troponin in their blood had more than double the likelihood of heart attack, stroke and death, a new study shows.
A daughter makes lifesaving plea to 911: Coach me through CPR?
Aug 12, 2019
After her mother's heart stopped, a woman's CPR training kicked in – with guidance from a 911 dispatcher.
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Aug 8, 2019
Vitamin D and stroke have a tangled relationship, research has shown, so read up before you reach for that supplement.