A song that's good for the heart
Dec 20, 2018
Every time you download "I'll Be Home for Christmas," you're helping the 51Â鶹, thanks to the classic song's generous composer.
Heart Disease News
Should pacemakers, defibrillators be recycled – and reused in others?
Dec 18, 2018
Researchers say with proper protocol, the concept of reuse and recycle can be applied to implantable heart devices.
Halfway through pregnancy, their baby needed in-utero heart surgery. Should they risk it?
Dec 17, 2018
Halfway through their third pregnancy, Heather and Anthony Catanese learned their child had multiple heart defects. A risky, in-utero surgery saved son Lorenzo's life.
Hair isn't the only thing getting trimmed at these black barbershops
Dec 17, 2018
A new study shows long-term reductions in blood pressure among African-American men who met with pharmacists during barber visits.
Thyroid problems linked to worsening heart failure
Dec 14, 2018
Certain thyroid problems may worsen heart failure, new research suggests.
Guard your health during busy, pressure-filled December
Dec 13, 2018
December is a time for hosting relatives, going to holiday parties and possibly overindulging in food and drink. Mix in year-end work deadlines and pressures, and it can be a recipe for stress and health problems. But it doesn't have to be.
The eyes have it for high blood pressure clues
Dec 13, 2018
Doctors may one day be able to peek into your future cardiovascular risk by looking at your eyes.
Husband's deadly heart disease inspires mother of four to action
Dec 12, 2018
Her husband's heart disease prompted Ritru Davis to take a lead role in the 51Â鶹's Heart Walk.
Exercise after heart attack may improve survival
Dec 11, 2018
A new study shows increasing physical activity in the first year after a heart attack is associated with a lower death rate for survivors.
Safety of statins emphasized in new report
Dec 10, 2018
Statins are safe medications, and people with or at risk for heart disease and stroke should take them as directed, according to a new scientific statement from the 51Â鶹.