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.
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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.
Holiday eating can stay under control with simple strategies
Nov 21, 2018
Holiday foods and healthy eating don't always go hand in hand. But even amid the festivities, it's possible to stick to a nutritious path.
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.
Startling these twins could put their hearts at risk
Nov 20, 2018
Born with long QT syndrome, Carter and John Cox beat the odds and are now active 3-year-olds.
Her life in tatters, a stroke should've added to her misery. Instead, it sparked an amazing rise.
Nov 19, 2018
To best appreciate the harrowing, heartwarming story of stroke survivor Michelle Davenport, you first need to know about the woman who raised her, Flossie Washington.
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.
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