Heart problems ended his NFL career, but magic provides a second act
Jon Dorenbos was swimming with sharks in Bora Bora when he realized he kept losing his breath. During his 14-year NFL career, he'd never...
Iron deficiency in middle age linked to higher heart disease risk
In a new study from the University Heart and Vasculature Centre Hamburg, researchers found approximately 10% of new coronary heart disease cases occurring within...
Omega-3 supplements could raise risk of this heart disease
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm, causing the heart to contract irregularly and, sometimes, too quickly.
It is estimated to...
Air pollution, traffic noise may raise heart failure risk in women
Long-term exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise may raise the risk of developing heart failure, especially among former smokers and people with...
Her heart stopped while training for the 2011 Chicago Marathon. She’s running it this...
For Marla Sewall, regular jogs are an important part of her routine. At 52, it helps her maintain her physical and mental health. "It...
Statin drugs linked to greater development of diabetes
In a new study from the VA North Texas Health Care System, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes...
If not for 2-year-old, young mom might have died
The night she turned 37, Barbara Jackson put her 2-year-old daughter Olivia Copeland to bed and walked to the kitchen. She felt a little...
This patch could give new life to a weak heart
In a new study from Western University, researchers found that a new cardiac patch could get the blood pumping.
The ultra-flexible heart patch may one...
He got a new heart, then cancer, then another heart
When Trenton Cary was 11 months old, mom Valerie could tell he didn't feel well, so she scheduled a doctor's appointment.
But she quickly realized...
‘healthy’ obese people more likely to develop heart disease
In a new study, researchers found adults who are obese but appear healthy are not at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular...