Apr 15, 2025
If you think you're having a heart attack or stroke, calling 911 does more than summon an ambulance. Here's what else doctors say happens.
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Apr 10, 2025
Veterinary guidelines outline how pet owners can administer CPR if their fur baby's heart stops beating.
Apr 9, 2025
Fighting a family history of heart disease, Sheron Lee found fitness in the gym and through walking and dancing.
Apr 8, 2025
From Coachella to Bonnaroo, it's music festival season, and veterans have plenty of healthy advice on how to enjoy your favorite jams without getting into one.
Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Priya Soni, an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, grew up learning about microbes. Now she teaches families and her community how to protect themselves from the bad ones – and the importance of vaccines like the one for measles.
Apr 4, 2025
Go ahead and take a shot at playing basketball, doctors say – but understand the risks, especially if you have a heart condition.
Apr 3, 2025
At age 35, Brooke Jones recovered from three cardiac arrests and fights the fear of another through advocacy work.
Apr 2, 2025
A win for weekend warriors? Any time is a good time to get the recommended amount of physical activity, which could reduce the risk of an early death, new research finds.
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