Hearts from unusual donors could help meet growing transplant demand
Dec 4, 2018
Two new studies explore widening the heart donor pool by considering organs from obese donors and those with active hepatitis C.
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Caring for your heart is far from 'Ugly'
Dec 3, 2018
The subtext of country singer Stephanie Quayle's new video is empowering women, including in the fight against their No. 1 killer – heart disease.
Dealing with breast cancer means also keeping in mind heart health
Dec 3, 2018
Doctors and patients dealing with breast cancer also need to keep another crucial factor in mind: the heart.
Energy drinks, cramming for final exams could be unhealthy mix
Nov 30, 2018
Students looking for a boost while cramming for exams should think again before turning to energy drinks. Studies show they can affect blood vessel and heart health.
'Plateau' in progress on heart disease, stroke deaths
Nov 29, 2018
The rate of deaths from heart disease barely decreased last year while deaths from stroke increased slightly, and life expectancy continued to slip in the U.S., according to new federal statistics.
Infections may be a 'trigger' for heart attack, stroke
Nov 28, 2018
New research links pneumonia and other infections to an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke within three months.
There's still time to get that flu shot before peak season hits
Nov 27, 2018
Don't forget the annual health menace of flu season, and what nearly everyone needs to do about it: Get a flu shot.
Hypertension guidelines, one year later: monitoring the change
Nov 27, 2018
Guidelines that changed the definition of hypertension have prompted a year of dialogue, along with renewed focus on the importance of monitoring blood pressure.
Officials seek ways to help teens understand dangers of e-cigarettes
Nov 20, 2018
Teenagers are vaping at unprecedented levels, a disturbing trend that experts say is putting future generations at higher risk of untold health problems because of nicotine addiction.
Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol, too
Nov 19, 2018
People who have diabetes should make sure their cholesterol is under control, and recent guidelines say that might mean taking a statin.