Jun 28, 2018
One in 10 heart attacks in younger patients aren’t caused by blocked coronary arteries, but a new study found survivors have similar outcomes as those whose heart attack was triggered by the most common source – a blockage.
Jun 27, 2018
Sara Hoffman is proof that heart attacks don’t strike only older, unhealthy men.
Jun 27, 2018
LGBT people of all ages have experienced health inequalities, but researchers have begun to delve into the consequences of a lifetime of that inequity – and what happens to their health as they grow older.
Jun 22, 2018
CPR increases the possibility of surviving sudden cardiac arrest. But it's not just trained professionals who can jump in to perform CPR. There are simple, lifesaving steps any bystander can take.
Jun 22, 2018
People with sleep apnea, especially those over 60, could decrease their risk of heart failure by using CPAP masks at night to help with breathing, according to new research.
Jun 20, 2018
A lesson Christa Murphy's daughter learned in school helped save this mother's life.
Jun 19, 2018
Sickle cell disease increases the risk of stroke for African Americans – but recent research shows carrying the genetic trait for sickle cell doesn’t.
Jun 18, 2018
Higher weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia in women giving birth for the first time, according to a study published Monday that explored this serious condition related to gestational high blood pressure.
Jun 15, 2018
Sophia Boulanger had quintuple bypass surgery as a result of diabetes. Now, she's working with the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association to raise awareness about the cardiovascular risks of diabetes.
Jun 14, 2018
Chemicals used in popular flavorings like clove, mint and vanilla that are added to cigarettes, e-liquids and other tobacco products can harm blood vessel cells that help keep the heart healthy, a new study shows.
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