'Grief is not on anyone else's timeline': The varied experiences of coping with loss
May 9, 2023
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from heart disease and stroke. Their loved ones must find ways to cope with the loss.
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New report details how to fine-tune Asian diets for better heart health
May 8, 2023
People of many backgrounds fall under the label Asian American. A new report looks at differences in their heart health and how that's shaped by regional diets.
She wanted to thank the surgeon who saved her life as a baby. She did – as his colleague.
May 5, 2023
Sarah Hernandez of Los Angeles landed her dream job as a nurse at the same hospital where she was treated as a newborn for a congenital heart defect.
How a self-care expert takes care of herself
May 3, 2023
Dr. Beth Frates talks about the importance of self-care – and how she's learned to make it a priority in her own life.
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
May 2, 2023
High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a normal reading should be and what it means when the numbers are out of range.
A stroke at 30 sapped an elementary school teacher's joy. Then she reclaimed it.
May 1, 2023
Despite disabilities from a stroke, Rachel Henry learned to embrace her life and now inspires others.
Screening may detect cognitive impairment, dementia early in stroke survivors
May 1, 2023
More than half of stroke survivors experience cognitive impairments within the first year. A new science report says screening is needed to detect problems early and determine treatment.
Hispanic people – especially men – are less likely to see a doctor, and the reasons can be complex
Apr 28, 2023
Health inequities, language barriers and machismo are among the reasons Latino people tend to dodge doctors, putting their health at risk.
Here's how 10 popular diets scored for heart health
Apr 27, 2023
While some popular diets align strongly with heart-healthy dietary guidance, others do not, a new report finds.
Doctors said weight and stress caused her symptoms. They came from a blocked heart artery.
Apr 26, 2023
Multiple misdiagnoses resulted in Denise Castille having a heart attack far away from home. Now she uses her experience to educate others about the risks and symptoms of heart disease.
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