Nov 4, 2022
Natalie Latham of Brandon, Mississippi, didn't know of her family's history of heart disease. After having a heart attack at 40, she's made a healthy lifestyle a priority.
Nov 4, 2022
Cardiac arrest deaths have dropped significantly in the U.S., but Black people saw less improvement than other groups, and rural communities are far behind metro areas, according to new research.
Nov 3, 2022
Adding just 500 to 1,000 steps to your daily routine could cut your risk of dying, including from heart-related causes, according to new research.
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
Nov 2, 2022
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.
Nov 2, 2022
Chest pain and difficulty breathing may independently raise the risk of cardiovascular problems over a 30-year span, a new study finds.
Nov 1, 2022
Myocarditis is a rare side effect from the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. A new study suggests the third dose is as safe as the second.
Nov 1, 2022
Hearts donated by people who tested positive for COVID-19 may be just as safe as those donated by people without the virus, preliminary research finds.
Oct 31, 2022
The longer a person keeps blood pressure under control, the lower their risk may be for dementia, preliminary new research suggests.
Oct 31, 2022
People who experience marital stress may fare worse both physically and mentally in the year after a heart attack than those in happier partnerships, preliminary research finds.
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