3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
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Executive's mom inspires her mission with a passion
Jun 6, 2019
Brenda Houston, who lost her mom to heart disease, is the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's Earl B. Beagle award winner.
When hockey player's heart stopped on the ice, CPR and an AED saved him
Jun 6, 2019
Jib Street's amazing story already has gone viral. He hopes his awareness campaign will, too.
Diabetes and heart failure are linked; treatment should be too
Jun 6, 2019
A new report looks at the connection between diabetes and heart failure – and how managing one condition can impact treatment of the other.
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.
For LGBTQ patients, discrimination can become a barrier to medical care
Jun 4, 2019
Medical experts have been awakening to the specialized needs of LGBTQ people, but an insensitive system can keep them away.
As HIV patients live longer, heart disease might be their next challenge
Jun 3, 2019
No longer viewed as terminal, HIV does have other significant challenges, such as increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new report.
Vaping ignites legislative trend: Raising sales age for tobacco to 21
May 30, 2019
States, cities and even retailers are making the push to raise the minimum sales age for tobacco products to 21. And Congress is following their lead.
Retired basketball pros get lifesaving assist from free heart screenings
May 30, 2019
More than 500 ex-NBA players have been tested since a health screening program started, and some of the results have been dramatic.
Marketing maven goes into overdrive for heart health
May 29, 2019
Carolyn Jackson, whose marketing skills help spread the word that heart disease is preventable, is a Meritorious Achievement award winner.