Dr. Ralph Sacco – first neurologist to serve as AHA president – dies at 65
Jan 17, 2023
Under Dr. Ralph Sacco's guidance, the organization upped its emphasis on preventing, treating and recovering from stroke and other brain health conditions.
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When he stopped breathing, his dog called out for help
Jan 13, 2023
At 31, Ken Walsh of East Brunswick, New Jersey, went into cardiac arrest on his couch. His dog, Indiana, alerted his wife. His recovery led him to the finish line of the New York City marathon.
Uric acid linked to later risk for irregular heart rhythm
Jan 12, 2023
People with too much uric acid in their blood during midlife may face an increased risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, even if they are otherwise heart-healthy, new research finds.
ER nurse went into cardiac arrest at daughter's school
Jan 11, 2023
At 34, a virus damaged Laura Rodriguez's heart. But she didn't know it until she collapsed in the nurse's office at her daughter's elementary school.
Ginger brings zing to a meal – but does it do more?
Jan 10, 2023
Freshly cut or from the spice jar, ginger is full of flavor. That alone might be enough to declare it an ingredient worth adding to your diet.
Quinton Aaron of 'The Blind Side' aims to be an inspirational story of his own
Jan 9, 2023
Quinton Aaron dealt with grief by overeating and was diagnosed with heart failure. But with determination, medical guidance and help from the women in his family, the actor is on a healthier path.
New year, healthier you? Here's how to gradually improve your eating patterns
Jan 6, 2023
Dieting often focuses on what not to eat. But experts say focusing on adding more nutritious foods might be a more successful strategy for better health.
Report highlights lack of medical worker diversity – and how to fix that
Jan 5, 2023
Having more medical workers from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds is crucial for health in a more diverse America, says a new report that also looks at barriers and ways to remove them.
NFL player's cardiac arrest was a triggering, traumatic event for many
Jan 4, 2023
Millions saw Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapse from cardiac arrest. Experts say the somber moment highlights how witnesses can be affected.
Heart attack at 46 led to a new heart and new outlook on life
Jan 4, 2023
Eddie Garcia of San Jose, California, had many complications after his heart attack, including cardiac arrest and heart failure. He now has a new heart.
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