Heart-pounding episodes led woman to discover an electrical problem
Nov 1, 2023
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome caused San Antonio woman's heart to race.
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Día de los Muertos celebrates the life of the deceased while easing the grief of the living
Oct 31, 2023
On the Day of the Dead, music and altars filled with flowers, food and skeletons mark an ancient tradition that honors departed loved ones.
Cardiovascular deaths caused by extreme heat in U.S. could potentially triple by midcentury
Oct 30, 2023
Unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, the U.S. could see a major increase in cardiovascular deaths linked to extreme heat, new research suggests.
Why sugar matters – and how to cut back if you're eating too much of it
Oct 30, 2023
Why spy added sugar? With too much, the harm adds up. But sometimes, sweetness is safe. Here's how to tell.
First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, too
Oct 27, 2023
Even as first responders look out for the public's safety, they need to take care of their own physical and psychological health, experts say ahead of National First Responders Day.
Avid runner was having a heart attack – and then his heart stopped
Oct 27, 2023
As Stuart Katz was about to sign consent forms for doctors to treat his heart attack, he went into cardiac arrest.
For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Ever heard of the portfolio diet? It may lower risk for heart disease and stroke
Oct 25, 2023
The portfolio diet, a lesser-known dietary pattern that emphasizes plant-based foods, could lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Heart failure, then a transplant – for both dad and college-athlete son
Oct 24, 2023
Ryan Scoble couldn't catch his breath during a lacrosse game. A few days later he learned the cause: severe heart failure, just like his dad.
Her toddler never walked or spoke after her heart stopped. That doesn't mean CPR was 'unsuccessful.'
Oct 23, 2023
Tiffany Vara always knew that Abbie's survival – and her second life – was a gift. It took nearly 19 years to realize that the CPR she performed is what made it possible. That epiphany has re-energized her own life.
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