When she passed out at 38, doctors blamed stress. The problem was her heart.
Apr 13, 2023
Sheena Fannin insisted stress wasn't why she fainted. After pushing for answers, doctors discovered a life-threatening heart problem.
Heart Disease News
To prevent heart disease in women, a 'one-size-fits-all approach' might not work
Apr 10, 2023
Sex, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors play significant roles in women's heart disease risk, says a new report that highlights the differences and calls for sharper research.
Discrimination linked to higher risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease
Apr 5, 2023
Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades.
Families need good communication following a sudden cardiac death
Apr 4, 2023
The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests communication about a cause can help family members decide whether to seek genetic testing for their own risks.
Missouri man turns heart disease diagnosis into public service message
Mar 29, 2023
Coronary artery disease and throat cancer inspired Don Young's anti-smoking campaign and lifestyle change.
What to do when a genetic test result signals possible heart risk
Mar 27, 2023
As genetic tests make it easier to spot potential risks for cardiovascular disease, an ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ report says results should be evaluated with care – and spells out how to do so.
Many Latinos in the US don't get enough sleep, and researchers are trying to learn why
Mar 24, 2023
Researchers are looking in Arizona, near the Mexico border, for some reasons why Latino adults aren't sleeping enough – a problem linked to cardiovascular disease.
Back from deployment, Air Force member diagnosed with congestive heart failure
Mar 23, 2023
After a year-long deployment, Kassandra Benson returned home and started having symptoms that led to several diagnoses, including heart failure and heart valve disease.
Medical student learned lesson at an early age: 'Health goes beyond medicine'
Mar 22, 2023
His family's health experiences in the Bay Area inspired Juan Medina-Echeverria to become a doctor.
A cause of death prompted forensic pathologist to discover she had the same heart condition
Mar 21, 2023
Dr. Michelle Aurelius immediately went from examining a 40-year-old woman who'd died of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome to the emergency room down the street.