STORIES FROM THE HEART: Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
May 7, 2018
Med school student helps save a patient's life -- his
Heart Disease News
Singing the praises of nurses
May 7, 2018
In honor of National Nurses Week, the Zac Brown Band, Ice-T and other celebrities recently recognized the work of nurses working in cardiac care, emergency care and other specialties.
Smoke-free laws lead to lower heart disease risk among young adults
May 7, 2018
Policies that prohibit smoking in workplaces and other public areas appeared to significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults, according to a new study.
More attention should be paid to heart health of lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, study suggests
Mar 20, 2018
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more likely than heterosexuals to have poor cardiovascular health, a new study suggests.
Waist size predicts heart attacks better than BMI, especially in women
Feb 28, 2018
A new study shows women whose waists are bigger than their hips have a higher risk of heart attack then men with a similar body shape.
9 African American pioneers in medicine
Feb 22, 2018
For Black History Month, we highlight some notable figures whose contributions to medicine date back to the American Revolutionary War.
New federal guidelines may lift dietary cholesterol limits
Nov 13, 2017
Keeping up with what foods are heart-healthy can be a challenge. Now, the federal government may soon be dropping its decades-old advice about eating too much cholesterol.
AHA president doing well after minor heart attack
Nov 13, 2017
51Â鶹 President John Warner was away from the AHA’s Scientific Sessions with his family Monday after having a minor heart attack during the organization’s flagship scientific conference.
Putting all of her heart into rugged sports before 'American Ninja Warrior' tryout
Jul 11, 2017
American Ninja Warrior, you’ve been warned: Molly Hemphill is coming after you. She’s extremely fit, courageous and indomitable. She also has a congenital heart defect.
Saturated fats: Why all the hubbub over coconuts?
Jun 21, 2017
Coconut oil, with its sweet smell of the tropics and its purported claims to cure what ails you, is everywhere. Chatter spiked even more recently, after a new science advisory from the 51Â鶹 recommended against ingesting coconut oil.