He refused to leave the ER. More tests revealed a 99.9% blocked heart artery.
In his early to mid-40s, Matt Bowman powered through triathlons and joined friends for 100-mile bike rides in the wide open countryside outside Richardson,...
Husband finds wife face down in the bathroom. Her heart had stopped.
Brooke Jones went through two years of infertility before finally becoming pregnant at 34.
Always an anxious person, her worries rose "to another level" as...
Lowering blood pressure to 120 mm Hg and blew can prevent heart problems
A new study has shown that lowering blood pressure more than usual can help prevent serious heart problems in people who are already at...
How gum disease bacteria could make heart attacks worse
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright—it could also help protect your heart. A new...
Lower “bad” cholesterol linked to lower risk of dementia, study finds
Keeping your "bad" cholesterol levels low may help protect your brain as you age, according to a new study published in the Journal of...
This starfish-inspired wearable could track heart health on the move
Scientists at the University of Missouri have created a new wearable device that can monitor heart health more accurately—even while you're moving—by taking inspiration...
Early pregnancy blood pressure may predict future hypertension risk, even without complications
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns in the first half of pregnancy can help predict whether a woman will develop...
One gene, two different heart diseases—new study shows why
gene, show such different symptoms.
The research, led by Professor Stuart Campbell at Yale University, used lab-grown heart tissue to understand the differences between hypertrophic...
Study finds surprising link between alcohol, stress, and heart health
For years, people have heard mixed messages about alcohol and heart health. Some believe a glass of red wine can be good for the...
Wildfire smoke can increase heart attack risk, study finds
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, raising concerns about their long-term health effects. A new study examining California wildfires has found that exposure...