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.
It took heart attack to reveal her heart defect
Nov 29, 2018
After a heart attack during a race, Alanna Gardner learned her childhood fainting spells were triggered by an undiagnosed heart defect.
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.
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.
Autoimmune response in Type 1 diabetes may lead to heart disease
Nov 26, 2018
A new study says keeping Type 1 diabetes under tight control may be key in preventing the development of an immune response to the heart.
Be thankful for cranberries' health benefits all year long
Nov 21, 2018
Thanksgiving is always a banner day for cranberries, but the fruit's health benefits can help you all year long.
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