A joyous birth, followed by heart failure
Feb 1, 2022
Danecia Williams of Wichita, Kansas, went into heart failure after delivering her first child. She had two strokes and then a heart transplant. Then she met the family of her teenage donor.
Feb 1, 2022
Danecia Williams of Wichita, Kansas, went into heart failure after delivering her first child. She had two strokes and then a heart transplant. Then she met the family of her teenage donor.
Feb 1, 2022
Many scientific studies show the therapeutic value of music, but you don't need a medical journal to incorporate more music into your life. Here are some ideas to hit the right notes for better health.
Jan 31, 2022
People who adhere to seven healthy lifestyle metrics may be able to dramatically offset their lifetime risk for heart disease – even if they are at high genetic risk, a new study finds.
Jan 28, 2022
To fuel his recovery, Jeffrey Morse of Mooresville, North Carolina, relied on the message he learned during military survival school: Survive and adapt.
Jan 27, 2022
Fiber is a vital part of a heart-healthy diet to prevent disease and even help lose weight. Here's some motivation and instruction to make your eating habits more fiber-friendly.
Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health, died early Wednesday.
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.
Jan 25, 2022
Christina Saldivar of Hampton, Virginia, felt fine in the morning. By day's end, she had undergone surgery to repair a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Jan 24, 2022
A Maryland nonprofit supports teen moms to reach high school graduation and become job-ready. Its CEO and founder knows what they're going through.
Jan 24, 2022
As men age, those who are anxious or worry excessively develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes than those who don't, according to a new study that tracked men for 40 years.
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