Her heart ‘looked like Swiss cheese’ after stroke at 29
Jennifer Michele always has had a knack for sprucing up spaces. That talent prompted her to start an interior design firm in 2007. She...
Heart valve problems: Are you at risk?
Although the number of people affected by heart valve disease is considerably smaller than the number of people who have more common conditions, such...
Short on sleep? Your heart may have this problem
In a new study from Montana State University, researchers found healthy adults with chronically limited sleep showed abnormal heart rate patterns.
Not getting enough sleep...
New guidelines help doctors diagnose chest pain – but only if you act
Chest pain is about more than pain in the chest.
But when it comes on suddenly, experts behind new guidelines on evaluating and diagnosing it...
Heart function is normal in most people who have had COVID-19
Those who develop a serious course of disease due to COVID-19 infection usually need treatment in a hospital.
One of the complications you can get...
‘Broken heart syndrome’ is real, as this librarian learned the hard way
The chest pains began during a board meeting for the public library Cheryl Lawson oversaw.
Indigestion, she thought. She walked around a bit, trying to...
Never heard of sepsis? It’s common, dangerous and a threat to your heart
When former President Bill Clinton was treated for sepsis earlier this month, it put a spotlight on a common illness not often discussed. But...
After weeks of flu-like symptoms, open-heart surgery at 26
On the first crisp day of fall, Melanie Falcon went for a run in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
She returned home feeling more worn out than usual....
This healthy habit can lower risks of stroke and heart rhythm problems
In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that physical activity that conforms to medical and health association guidelines is...
So you think you can survive a heart attack? Nigel Lythgoe tells his story
Reality TV brought fame and fortune to Nigel Lythgoe. So, it's no surprise he can spin entertaining tales about the real-life drama he experienced...