Mar 17, 2019
New science-based guidelines say the most important way to prevent heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular problems is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
Mar 15, 2019
Adults who were overweight as kids appear to have an increased risk for potentially life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lungs, a new study finds.
Mar 14, 2019
Sarah Bradley felt alone after being diagnosed with a rare condition that would require a heart transplant. Then she got a social media message from Amanda Gabaldon, who had the same condition.
Mar 14, 2019
Black women in their 50s face a higher risk of stroke compared to their white counterparts, a new study suggests.
Mar 13, 2019
A new generation of tobacco products threatens to addict a new generation of users to nicotine, a report warns.
Mar 12, 2019
Leann Sorrell thought she was having a heart attack as she drove her son home from high school. Minutes later, the 39-year-old was in the emergency room being treated for a stroke.
Mar 11, 2019
Children's Hospital Los Angeles faced one of its most challenging cases: A baby with his heart pointing the wrong way and his plumbing backward.
Mar 8, 2019
Night-to-night changes in when people get to sleep and how long they sleep could impact cardiovascular risk, according to a new study.
Mar 8, 2019
African-Americans who smoke are two times more likely to have a stroke than those who don't smoke, according to new research.
Mar 7, 2019
Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died this week after a massive stroke.
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