Young sisters battle different types of heart disease
Feb 26, 2019
As one sister suffers four heart attacks by her 30th birthday, the younger sister is diagnosed with a different heart condition.
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Heart attack survivors can thank her dad for new recovery tools
Feb 25, 2019
Experience as a patient's daughter fuels Dr. Francoise Marvel's desire to improve care.
The heart isn't particularly vulnerable to cancer – and here's why
Feb 25, 2019
Cancer is the nation's No. 2 cause of death. So why don't more people get heart cancer?
For the best health, does the intensity of your workout matter?
Feb 22, 2019
Many people chase the so-called "runner's high," but does high-intensity exercise lead to better health?
With new heart, mom of four competes in Transplant Games
Feb 21, 2019
A Texas mother almost died after two major heart attacks following childbirth. Then she set out to get strong and achieve her goal of competing in the Transplant Games.
Up-and-coming Texas singer lucky to be alive and still singing the blues
Feb 21, 2019
Texas singer Charley Crockett wrote "How Long Will I Last" about an uncertain love affair, never knowing the title would also apply to his struggle with heart disease.
Diabetes still a dangerous condition in era of modern medicine
Feb 19, 2019
Despite medical advances, having diabetes is still linked to a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, new research shows.
Magnet with heart attack signs was her checklist the next day
Feb 18, 2019
Slowed by what she thought was a coincidence, Barbara Marquez wants women to take seriously the threat of their No. 1 killer.
Living near convenience stores could raise risk of artery-clogging condition
Feb 18, 2019
A new study found a link between artery-clogging atherosclerosis and the percentage of convenience stores in a person's neighborhood.
Could new cardio-obstetrics field curb rise in pregnancy related deaths?
Feb 18, 2019
"We can and must do better" to address maternal death rates, experts stress in a new report.