He collapsed after 2-on-2 basketball game against his son. His teammate saved his life.
On a sunny fall day, Baltimore dads Joe Greco and John Holschuh teamed up to take on their teenage sons in a game of...
Alternative therapies for heart failure may offer benefits, but also some risks
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, scientists found using complementary and alternative medicines to manage heart failure symptoms offers some benefits...
Eating red and processed meat may increase heart disease risk
A recent study found that a greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.
A heart attack during pregnancy, then heart valve surgery
As she walked up to her fourth-floor apartment, Marisa MacDonnell figured something was different with this pregnancy, her second.
Women and men mistakenly given different advice to prevent heart disease
In a study from Harvard Medical School, scientists found women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised...
Common depression drug could also help prevent heart disease
A recent study from Texas A&M University found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could be beneficial to patients with both depression and heart disease.
Globally,...
Common weight-loss drug can lower body fat, protect heart health
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...
Low-salt DASH diet could help reduce heart attack, heart failure risks
DASH diet and low sodium consumption, can reduce heart disease risk factors in a relatively short time period.
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of blood flow when the heart fails to effectively pump. This disease causes around half of the...
Avocados are good for your heart health
Avocados contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.
The fruit is a known source of healthy, unsaturated fats and...