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Positive outlook propels woman through heart failure and on to a new heart

It was Christmas 2015 and Laytoya Williams was overjoyed, celebrating the holidays with her young family. But it would be her last normal holiday. The...

Light and timing: a new approach to heart health

Once upon a time, we discovered that the body has its own internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, which plays a significant role...

Research shows a hidden cause heart disease

Heart disease encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions, but one of the most common forms we hear about is atherosclerosis. This condition, a leading...

Vaccination strongly lowers risk of heart and blood clot after COVID-19

A recent study brings good news for those concerned about the aftereffects of COVID-19, especially when it comes to heart and clot-related complications. Published in...

How to recognize heart attack signs in women

Heart disease does not discriminate, yet the way it manifests can be quite different between men and women. For a long time, heart attacks were...

Can too much vitamin B3 harm your heart health?

Vitamins are often hailed as heroes in our quest for good health, with many people turning to supplements to fill nutritional gaps in their...

How ulcerative colitis medication affects heart attack risk

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. It affects the innermost...

How quitting smoking benefits your heart

Smoking is often associated with lung damage, but its impact on the heart is equally alarming. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death...

She had 2 heart attacks at 26. Now she runs marathons.

Channing Muller woke up one Sunday morning feeling a little beat down. Being 26 and having gone out the night before, she figured it...

This skin disease is linked heart disease

When you think of psoriasis, you likely picture skin issues - red, scaly patches that can cause discomfort and self-consciousness. But beneath the surface of...