She uses her new heart to make sure more people enjoy second chances
Feb 4, 2019
New York transplant recipient has secured more than 10,000 potential new organ donors.
Heart Disease News
Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show
Jan 31, 2019
Nearly half of American adults have cardiovascular diseases, a percentage that reflects recent guidelines for high blood pressure.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Charity walks give family purpose after losing 24-year-old to heart condition
Jan 29, 2019
A year after taking care of her father while he recovered from heart disease, 24-year-old Lauren Harris died from an undiagnosed heart condition.
Health experts 'sound the alarm' on medical misinformation
Jan 28, 2019
A group of cardiologists and science journal editors warn in a new editorial that medical misinformation has become a life-threatening problem.
Time is ripe for trying new fruits and vegetables
Jan 24, 2019
Bitter melon or Buddha's hand: Food experts say trying new fruits and vegetables is good for you.
Another day at the office – thanks to an AED
Jan 23, 2019
CPR-AED training and quick action by law firm colleagues meant the difference between life and death for John Lewis.
Too much of this in the blood could predict certain signs of premature aging
Jan 22, 2019
A hormone found in our blood that's commonly linked to heart disease also might help identify people who are more likely to lose strength or the ability to keep their balance as they age.
Taking medicine for a cold? Be mindful of your heart.
Jan 18, 2019
Be careful what you reach for to treat that cold. Some over-the-counter cold medicines can affect the heart.
Are some breads getting a bad rap?
Jan 17, 2019
Don't let fad diets fool you: As long as it's made from whole grains, bread can be an important part of a healthy diet.