She's celebrating her 50th birthday and 9th anniversary of her heart transplant
Sep 27, 2022
After more than a decade of heart problems and numerous open-heart surgeries, Melody Hickman of Raleigh, North Carolina, got a new heart.
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Genetics may explain rare heart inflammation in some young people
Sep 26, 2022
One in 13 people who get myocarditis, a rare type of heart inflammation, carry genetic variants making them more vulnerable to the condition, new research shows.
Frozen embryo in vitro fertilization may raise risk for high blood pressure during pregnancy
Sep 26, 2022
Using frozen embryos for in vitro fertilization may increase risk for high blood pressure complications during pregnancy compared to using fresh embryos or conceiving naturally, new research suggests.
How to keep 'vaccine fatigue' from getting in the way of a flu shot
Sep 23, 2022
Many people may be tired of hearing about vaccines, but health experts say it's a crucial part of protecting yourself and your family from not only the flu, but cardiovascular complications, too.
Waiting for takeoff, her heart stopped. Flight attendants came to the rescue.
Sep 22, 2022
Vonnie Gaither of Anchorage, Alaska, had a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest on an airplane. Every year, she thanks the flight attendant who gave her CPR.
Move around a lot while you sleep? It might be bad news for your heart
Sep 21, 2022
People with moderate to severe sleep apnea or who move a lot while they sleep may be at greater risk for a precursor to heart failure, new research shows.
HIV, hepatitis C combination boosts heart attack risk as people age
Sep 21, 2022
Having untreated hepatitis C further increases heart attack risk in people being treated for HIV, new research finds.
College softball player's heart stops after routine play
Sep 20, 2022
Fordham University athlete Sarah Taffet discovered she had a congenital heart defect after her team's athletic trainer and others saved her life with CPR and an AED.
Blood clot risk remains elevated nearly a year after COVID-19
Sep 19, 2022
People who had COVID-19 early in the pandemic had a heightened risk of clots up to 49 weeks later, according to a large study from England and Wales.
Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
Sep 16, 2022
Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for hypertension actually get it, new research shows.
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