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Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought
Feb 22, 2024
Cervical artery dissection is a common cause of stroke in younger people, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing cases may be rising.
Feb 22, 2024
Cervical artery dissection is a common cause of stroke in younger people, according to a new report that comes on the heels of research showing cases may be rising.
Feb 21, 2024
Studies often lump all Hispanic people together, which experts say has masked racial health disparities among Afro Latino people.
Feb 20, 2024
Zoe Corrigan had open-heart surgery at 5 days old. It was successful, and she went on to perform in musical theater and is now pursuing a banking career.
Feb 19, 2024
Good – or bad – heart health begins early in life. Most teens have healthy hearts, but that doesn't mean they're not at risk. The experts weigh in.
Feb 16, 2024
Sofia and Olivia Hart have a rare genetic condition that caused their hearts to enlarge and fail. Olivia had a transplant. Sofia is living with a device that powers her heart for now.
Feb 15, 2024
President Dwight Eisenhower's crisis provoked panic, but it turned into a moment of national learning about heart health.
Feb 14, 2024
A transplant gave Katherine Herrmann a new chance at life after a childhood of surgeries for a rare congenital heart condition.
Feb 13, 2024
Even preschoolers can start learning basic skills that can prepare them to use CPR by the time they're tweens.
Feb 12, 2024
You don't need a Valentine to reap the health benefits of strong relationships. A social connection expert talks about how good friends and other positive relationships are good for heart health, too.
Feb 9, 2024
For most of the 20th century, heart disease was considered a man’s disease. While research over the past several decades has shown it to be as big a threat – if not bigger – to women, prevention, diagnostic and treatment gaps remain.
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