A stroke at 50 altered Kansas woman's life, but not her family's love
May 29, 2019
Liz Andersen's journey home, where her husband cares for her, has taken her far from the dire predictions she once faced.
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Report seeks answers about mysterious, dangerous heart disease in kids
May 28, 2019
Cardiomyopathy in kids is rare but results in "some of the worst pediatric cardiology outcomes," a new scientific statement says.
Drinking red wine for heart health? Read this before you toast
May 24, 2019
The connection between red wine and heart health might not be what you think. Here's what science has to say.
Multiple heart attacks spurred retired executive to help save lives
May 23, 2019
Bernie Dennis, whose first heart attack eventually led to a life of service, is a Gold Heart Award recipient.
Mouth bacteria found in stroke patients' brains. What does it mean?
May 23, 2019
Bacteria found in the mouth has also been found in the brains of stroke patients. But the significance of the association remains up for debate.
Surprisingly, mental health woes not seen as barrier to veterans' cardiac rehab
May 22, 2019
The findings of a large new study contradict earlier work on depression and PTSD in veterans, concluding that those vets are more likely to use cardiac rehabilitation services.
Need a break? A vacation really can be good for you – if it's done right
May 22, 2019
Getting away from it all can be good for the heart and mind, but making healthy choices should be part of the vacation plan.
Faith and an understanding of hardship drive a doctor's work
May 21, 2019
Dr. Brent Egan, who helped develop a national program to prevent high blood pressure, is being honored with the American Heart Association's Louis B. Russell Jr. Memorial Award.
Potentially fatal buildup of proteins in the heart often goes undiagnosed
May 21, 2019
A condition that allows a potentially fatal buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart and other organs is underdiagnosed and undertreated, a new study says.
Stress from work, home can harm women's hearts. Here's what to do.
May 20, 2019
Research shows frazzled women are at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.