Preterm birth may help predict heart disease risk in women
May 23, 2018
A preterm birth may serve as an early warning of a woman’s future risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
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Eating fish twice a week reduces heart, stroke risk
May 17, 2018
Oily fish may not sound appetizing, but research on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood reaffirms the health value of eating fish – particularly the oily kind – a couple times a week, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association.
A fairy tale ending: Marriage can make a difference to health
May 16, 2018
The public romance of Britain’s Prince Harry and Hollywood’s Meghan Markle may seem more fairy tale than real life, but there is one potential advantage of tying the knot that they'll share with all of us commoners. That’s because marriage – an affair of the heart – can impact the actual heart.
Heart transplant survivor shakes off sheltered childhood to enjoy life
May 15, 2018
Kendra Plumley didn’t spend her childhood running around with other kids on her street, having friends over for sleepovers, or spending lazy summer days by the pool. When she was 21 months old, she had a heart transplant.
OB-GYNs, cardiologists join to fight the No. 1 killer of women
May 10, 2018
Regular annual visits to the OB-GYN can be a linchpin to improving women’s heart health, according to an advisory issued Thursday that encourages collaboration with cardiologists and spells out recommendations on how the two can prevent heart disease.
Mother of the bride survives heart attack on Mothers Day
May 10, 2018
Belinda Waggoner saw a video of women describing their heart attacks, and three weeks later, she had one on Mother’s Day.
Are blood pressure measurement mistakes making you chronically ill?
May 8, 2018
Here are the costly mistakes you or your health provider may be making when taking blood pressure – and how to fix them.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
May 7, 2018
Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
Singing the praises of nurses
May 7, 2018
In honor of National Nurses Week, the Zac Brown Band, Ice-T and other celebrities recently recognized the work of nurses working in cardiac care, emergency care and other specialties.
Smoke-free laws lead to lower heart disease risk among young adults
May 7, 2018
Policies that prohibit smoking in workplaces and other public areas appeared to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults, according to a new study.