Post-vaccine myocarditis in young people is rare and usually mild, study confirms
Dec 6, 2021
A new analysis of myocarditis cases after COVID-19 vaccination found most cases of this heart inflammation, which are rare, resolve quickly.
Dec 6, 2021
A new analysis of myocarditis cases after COVID-19 vaccination found most cases of this heart inflammation, which are rare, resolve quickly.
Dec 3, 2021
Emily Meister of Wichita, Kansas, was in second grade when she first felt her heart beating too fast. By 10th grade, she'd been diagnosed with two kinds of irregular heart rhythms and mitral valve prolapse.
Dec 2, 2021
Fresh-picked plants can add a host of health benefits – and flavor – to any diet, but be sure what you're eating is meant for human consumption.
Dec 1, 2021
Hispanic people hospitalized for peripheral artery disease may be more likely to undergo amputations than their white peers who are not Hispanic, according to new research that points to the need for greater awareness of the disease.
Dec 1, 2021
An analysis of research finds some of life's major milestones and transitions could be linked to more sedentary behaviors, which may lead to worse heart health, a new scientific statement says.
Nov 30, 2021
With his daughter as inspiration, Michael Capalbo is working out daily and posting his healthy meals online to inspire others.
Nov 30, 2021
Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea.
Nov 29, 2021
The odds of having a stroke are much higher for former NFL players with 10 or more concussions, a new study suggests.
Nov 24, 2021
An ultrasound in rural Kansas led to several difficult diagnoses before Maizy Ferrell was born. Open-heart surgery in her early days set her on a path to an active life.
Nov 23, 2021
Knowing the symptoms of pulmonary embolism, which was blamed in the death of NPR books editor Petra Mayer, could protect you, experts say.
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