She's survived cancer, heart failure and a heart transplant
Jun 7, 2023
After living through cancer, heart failure and the death of her husband, Dr. Dawn Mussallem got a new heart.
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Adults with Type 2 diabetes, heart failure may not be getting proper follow-up care
Jun 7, 2023
People on Medicaid who have diabetes may not be getting recommended care after being hospitalized for the first time for heart failure, a study in Alabama found.
Celebrating Pride Month with mental health in mind
Jun 6, 2023
Amid stressful times, there's healthy power in getting together for LGBTQ people and those who love them, experts say.
This tick season, beware the tiny bugs that can carry Lyme disease – a danger to the heart
Jun 5, 2023
Walking on wooded or grassy trails can expose people to ticks that may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It's important to check for and remove the bugs to protect yourself and your pets.
Oral estrogen therapy for menopause may increase high blood pressure risk
Jun 5, 2023
Some women in menopause who take estrogen pills may be at higher risk of high blood pressure that those taking non-oral forms, new research suggests.
After surviving a heart attack at 35, she 'felt like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.
Fear and language barriers keep some Latino people from performing CPR
Jun 1, 2023
CPR can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Trainers are trying to overcome reluctance among some in the Latino community to learn the lifesaving skill and step in during an emergency.
38-year-old has had 3 hearts: 'It's a third chance'
May 31, 2023
Melanie Wickersheim is grateful for a third chance at life after her own heart and a first heart transplant failed.
Higher cardiovascular risk score linked to lower cognitive function
May 30, 2023
People with high cardiovascular risk scores performed worse on a set of tests that measure cognitive function, new research finds.
More than a kernel of truth: Corn can add a healthy crunch to your cookout
May 26, 2023
Lend us an ear and you might learn some ways to make corn a favorite at your next backyard barbecue.
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