Weight-loss surgery can help the heart, even if diabetes stays
Metabolic surgery, often called weight-loss or bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure that helps people lose a large amount of weight.
It’s usually considered by...
Study finds a new cause of heart disease
Heart disease—including heart attacks and strokes—continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
Despite the use of medications like aspirin and...
Heart disease in women is quite different from heart disease in men
Heart disease has been on the rise in women over the past decade, especially in younger women. Every year, more women than men die...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes in older people
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the virus doesn’t leave the body...
Just three nights of poor sleep might harm your heart – new study
We’ve long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart – but scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it...
Improved fitness gave man chance to walk daughter down the aisle after heart attack
Justin Ballard of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, stared at the photos in disbelief.
"Do I really look that big?" he thought.
The pictures came from a joyous...
This skin disease brings hidden risk to your heart
When most people think of psoriasis, they picture red, flaky patches of skin that itch or hurt. But psoriasis is more than just a...
Volunteer EMT skipped his own checkups – until chest pain knocked him to his...
TJ Smith knew better than to let a decade pass without seeing a doctor.
After all, he was a volunteer EMT in Powhatan, Virginia. He...
Why good sleep is essential for a healthy heart
Most people know that sleep helps us feel rested and alert, but many don’t realize how deeply connected sleep is to heart health.
In fact,...
How to spot warning signs of heart artery blockage
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. One common form is when the arteries that carry blood to the heart...