Should rare cases of heart inflammation put your COVID-19 vaccine plans on hold?
Jun 23, 2021
After being vaccinated for COVID-19, some people reported heart inflammation, or myocarditis. Here's how doctors are weighing the risks.
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Eating patterns could affect risk of dying from heart disease
Jun 23, 2021
The timing of when certain foods are consumed, along with what's in them, can affect the risk of dying from heart disease and other illnesses, according to new research.
Silent heart attacks all too common, and often overlooked
Jun 23, 2021
Silent heart attacks can strike without causing alarm, as the symptoms can be confused with other ailments, such as indigestion or fatigue.
Teacher collapsed in school hallway from a stroke
Jun 22, 2021
Nicky Larson ignored shoulder pain while making Halloween treats for her daughter’s day care. The next day, she had a stroke.
Experts urge treatment for sleep apnea, as it can worsen heart problems
Jun 21, 2021
People with heart conditions or heart risk factors should be screened for sleep apnea and treated to prevent problems from worsening, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
New psychotherapy may reduce anxiety, depression in heart patients
Jun 21, 2021
Adding metacognitive therapy to cardiac rehabilitation may greatly reduce anxiety and depression in people recovering from heart problems, a new study suggests.
At 17, he received a new heart. By 23, he began transitioning.
Jun 18, 2021
Born with a rare heart condition, Maddox Jones had two open-heart surgeries and a new heart by 17. Then began his next journey, securing his transplant team's approval to take testosterone and begin transitioning.
Preterm babies may have higher stroke risk as young adults
Jun 17, 2021
Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults – and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study.
When pediatric heart surgeon faced a rare case, he sought advice from a trusted mentor. His dad.
Jun 16, 2021
The bond between son and father, Drs. John and David Cleveland, is quite extraordinary. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares their story.
At 27, she collapsed in the shower from a stroke
Jun 16, 2021
Veronica Cardello struggled to accept she'd had a stroke at 27. Then, doctors struggled to find the cause.
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