Dancer had fainting spells for 18 years. Going into cardiac arrest finally led to a diagnosis.
May 14, 2024
Terrianne Zonca was at her grandfather's funeral in Hawaii when her heart stopped. She survived and was diagnosed with long QT syndrome.
May 14, 2024
Terrianne Zonca was at her grandfather's funeral in Hawaii when her heart stopped. She survived and was diagnosed with long QT syndrome.
May 14, 2024
New guidelines emphasize that coordinated care can prevent amputations and cardiovascular complications for people with PAD, an often painful disease caused by reduced blood flow in the legs and feet.
May 13, 2024
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska aims to improve healthy food access, reopen trade routes, care for the environment – and change the way farming works.
May 10, 2024
When Joyce Moty showed signs of a stroke, her friend and fellow gardener knew she needed medical care immediately.
May 10, 2024
The fight to protect people from pollution and smoking has seen success over the past century, but new challenges are blowing in.
May 9, 2024
North Dakota turns to telemedicine and community education to cope with heart and health care challenges in rural areas.
May 8, 2024
New guidelines clarify the exercise limits for those with a genetic condition known as HCM, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes the heart muscle to thicken.
May 7, 2024
Dax Serbin was born with tetralogy of Fallot. After heart surgery at 11 days old, the now-5-year-old has met every developmental milestone.
May 6, 2024
Mother's Day is an occasion to celebrate, but not for everyone. If circumstances make it a day of sadness or resentment, experts have ideas on how to manage.
May 6, 2024
A more personalized screening method may better predict potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, allowing women at risk to take preventive measures, new research suggests.
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