Feb 10, 2021
Racial disparities that contribute to non-Hispanic Black women being up to three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes are being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worry.
Feb 9, 2021
Kristin VanSingel had her first heart surgery at 1 day old. She's since had two more.
Feb 9, 2021
Drinking one or more daily cups of coffee, if caffeinated, may reduce the risk for heart failure by up to 30%.
Feb 8, 2021
New research shows resilience is common in people with congenital heart defects, which affects about 1 million children and 1.4 million adults in the United States.
Feb 5, 2021
Packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, not only are avocados delicious, experts say they also are good for heart health.
Feb 4, 2021
David Soares figured jet lag was to blame for his struggles working out one morning. A friend took his blood pressure, which led to a trip to the hospital – and the diagnosis of a heart attack.
Feb 4, 2021
Stroke and heart attack survivors who drank green tea or coffee every day were less likely to die during a long-term study than those who didn't consume the beverages.
Feb 4, 2021
After COVID-19, some people may feel bad they had easier cases than others. Survivor's guilt is a common response to trauma, and experts have advice on how to deal with it.
Feb 3, 2021
Don't dump Valentine's Day because of the pandemic. Creative thinking can keep it safe, healthy and fun, experts say.
Feb 2, 2021
For nearly a year, Cherée Johnson felt occasional chest pain at night. When she felt it one afternoon, it turned out to be different. This time, it was a heart attack.
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