Meet 'Model 2' Christina, the happier, healthier version
Dec 9, 2019
A triple bypass at 43 spurred Dallas teacher Christina Herrera to overhaul her life. Although she misses some of her favorite foods, 'I like the new me.'
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Public Enemy's Keith Shocklee turns his heart attack into a call to action
Dec 9, 2019
Music producer Keith Shocklee, known best for his work with legendary rap group Public Enemy, looked and acted healthy. That wasn't enough to avoid a heart attack.
Here's how black barbershops could save lives and millions in health costs
Dec 6, 2019
Putting pharmacists in black barbershops could prevent thousands of strokes and heart attacks and save the health care system $870 million a year, researchers estimate.
NFL coaches' drive for success can be hard on their hearts
Dec 5, 2019
Heart disease has struck many pro football coaches, and though nobody has studied the connection, doctors see plenty of risks.
He got a new heart, then cancer, then another heart
Dec 4, 2019
A failing heart sent Trenton Cary to the hospital as a baby and again as a young adult. Transplants nearly 20 years apart saved his life.
Mobile stroke units might be the answer to quicker treatment
Dec 4, 2019
Specially outfitted vehicles with lifesaving equipment can provide care to stroke patients faster, according to a new study.
Vegan diet may decrease heart disease, stroke risk in African Americans
Dec 3, 2019
African Americans who followed a vegan diet for five weeks saw their cholesterol and blood pressure decrease, reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease.
Could mammograms screen for heart disease?
Dec 2, 2019
A routine screening test for breast cancer might also highlight heart risk.
Avoiding the flu: Strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
Nov 27, 2019
Flu shots and hand-washing are important to avoid getting sick in the winter. But there are more tactics for staying healthy during cold and flu season.
Blood clots, uncontrolled bleeding and a stroke – all after giving birth
Nov 26, 2019
Faith, hope and family helped Amanda Moreland heal after the Jacksonville mom was diagnosed with a rare blood condition and developed a blood clot in her brain.
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