Her father's death fuels a lifelong push to understand South Asian heart health
May 15, 2024
Dr. Latha Palaniappan's professional drive to explain differences in cardiovascular disease among Asian Americans comes from a personal place.
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Dancer had fainting spells for 18 years. Going into cardiac arrest finally led to a diagnosis.
May 14, 2024
Terrianne Zonca was at her grandfather's funeral in Hawaii when her heart stopped. She survived and was diagnosed with long QT syndrome.
Her lifelong goal of becoming a doctor changed after a trip to Peru
Apr 26, 2024
María Patrizia Santos found her calling in research and public health. She's now analyzing the link between high blood sugar while in the hospital and the risk for heart disease and stroke.
Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive decline in Black women
Apr 24, 2024
Black women with good heart health showed little decline in mental processing during a 20-year study.
'You have about 6 months to live': Woman who inherited heart problem needed transplant
Apr 23, 2024
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy killed her mom at 42 – the same age at which Alison Conklin was told she wouldn't survive the same condition without a new heart.
1 in 5 people awaiting a transplant are Hispanic. Here's what to know about organ donation.
Apr 19, 2024
Heart transplant experts answer common questions about donating organs – and misconceptions that might be keeping some Hispanic people from becoming donors.
The surprising ways your siblings and your health may be linked
Apr 9, 2024
Researchers are exploring how brothers and sisters might influence the way you move, the food you eat and more.
Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Abnormal heart exam almost ended NBA hopeful's basketball career
Apr 4, 2024
No one could tell Lacey James what was going on with his heart. So, he kept searching for answers – and a chance to return to the game.
Nation's heart health success story not written for everyone
Apr 3, 2024
Cardiovascular health gains of the past 30 years went largely to people with higher incomes, creating wide inequities between rich and poor, new research finds.