With new heart, mom of four competes in Transplant Games
Kristen Patton was settling in to feed her newborn on Christmas Eve as her three older children went to bed.
It was the holiday evening...
Coffee boosts your physical activity, cuts sleep, affects heartbeat
In a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, researchers found caffeinated coffee may come with a blend of short-term benefits and...
What are the best blood sugar levels to prevent strokes, heart attacks?
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers...
People with diabetes hard to notice irregular heartbeat
In a new study from the University of Bern, researchers found adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation were less...
Young mom thought it was a heart attack – until she couldn’t touch her...
Leann Sorrell was driving her 17-year-old son, Jonathan, home from school when she realized the ring finger on her left hand was numb. She...
Common drug for bladder issues may harm your heart
In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that a common drug used to treat overactive bladder...
Depression and anxiety worsened during the pandemic, heart disease risk is higher
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it's also taken a toll on the country's mental...
Why obesity increases heart damage in COVID-19
In a new study from a Colombian university, researchers found why obesity increases risk of heart complications in COVID-19.
In COVID-19 patients, obesity is the...
The heart’s own immune cells may treat heart failure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans and is the main cause of death...
A priest gave her last rites soon after birth. Today is her 26th birthday.
A priest gave her last rites the day she was born. As a teenager, her outlook was bleak enough that the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent...