Family travels over 1,000 miles for son’s heart transplant
Ten-year-old Brady Thompson spends several days a week challenging his body, often on a treadmill, through “around the world” basketball games with his physical...
Scientists find a new risk factor for heart disease
Researchers from around the world have linked transportation noise to increased risks of heart and brain vascular diseases.
This group of experts, including noise specialists...
Scientists find new treatment for acute heart failure
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy have discovered a promising new approach to treat acute heart failure,...
Common causes and prevention of heart failure: What to know
Heart failure, a term that can sound alarming, is a condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
This doesn't mean...
What you need to know about white coat hypertension
White coat hypertension might sound like something related to fashion, but it's actually a medical term that describes a common phenomenon.
Imagine walking into a...
Scientists find common causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can significantly increase the risk of heart...
Alcohol and heart health: What you need to know
Alcohol consumption and its effects on heart health have been subjects of scientific studies for decades, yielding results that are both intriguing and complex.
While...
Even after his cardiac arrest, doctor-comedian finds things to laugh about
Will and Kristin Flanary were fast asleep in their home in Portland, Oregon, when Kristin awoke to what sounded like Will snoring.
She nudged him....
The best diets for preventing heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but there's good news: what you eat can significantly affect your heart health.
Decades...
Research shows new side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found in our blood, necessary for building cell walls and producing hormones.
However, too much cholesterol can be problematic,...