Apr 21, 2022
Alicia Wilson, who lives outside of Philadelphia, needed a heart transplant because of a rare disorder that damaged her heart. Now, she advocates for patients and organ donors and stresses the importance of self-care.
Apr 21, 2022
Women were less likely than men to return to work after having a clot removed from a major artery in the brain, new research in Germany shows.
Apr 20, 2022
Bananas could be a slick addition to your dietary pattern if you avoid potential pitfalls.
Apr 20, 2022
Though studied for decades, many of marijuana's effects on heart and brain health remain unclear. Researchers say that's because it's not one substance but many, used in different ways by different groups of people.
Apr 20, 2022
Women who eat a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may be less likely to develop preeclampsia, a serious complication for both mother and child, according to a new study.
Apr 19, 2022
Since 7-year-old Nicholas Green was randomly killed by gunfire while on vacation in Italy, his father, Reg Green of La Cañada Flintridge, California, has worked to save and extend the lives of others.
Apr 18, 2022
Cardiovascular disease risk fell and life expectancy rose since 1960 among participants of the landmark Framingham Heart Study, a new analysis shows.
Apr 15, 2022
The pandemic may be just the beginning for new vaccine tech, but the fight against the coronavirus will require more, experts say.
Apr 14, 2022
Doctors were able to remove the clot that caused the first stroke in Saundra Minge of Cincinnati. But a second stroke hours later proved more difficult.
Apr 14, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver affects nearly 1 in 4 adults worldwide, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement that encourages greater screening.
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