Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.
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Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
DNA test may help predict likelihood of heart disease
Jun 11, 2019
A new study finds genetic risk scores may predict who's likely to develop heart disease.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Executive's mom inspires her mission with a passion
Jun 6, 2019
Brenda Houston, who lost her mom to heart disease, is the American Heart Association's Earl B. Beagle award winner.
When hockey player's heart stopped on the ice, CPR and an AED saved him
Jun 6, 2019
Jib Street's amazing story already has gone viral. He hopes his awareness campaign will, too.
Diabetes and heart failure are linked; treatment should be too
Jun 6, 2019
A new report looks at the connection between diabetes and heart failure – and how managing one condition can impact treatment of the other.
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.
For LGBTQ patients, discrimination can become a barrier to medical care
Jun 4, 2019
Medical experts have been awakening to the specialized needs of LGBTQ people, but an insensitive system can keep them away.