Is coffee bad for your heart? Here’s the latest science
Jul 24, 2026
Before you order your next cup of coffee, read these highlights from a new ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ report on caffeine and heart health.
Heart and Stroke News
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After a stroke at 14, she vowed to walk at her high school graduation
Jul 20, 2026
Bella Chambasis started high school in a wheelchair after a stroke at 14 left her with weakness on her left side. Years later, the Connecticut teen achieved her goal of standing up and walking across the stage to receive her diploma.
Just 10 days after giving birth, she had a heart attack
Jul 17, 2026
What Amy Mazur-Hession thought was indigestion or a panic attack was actually a postpartum heart attack caused by a rare artery tear. It happened a week and a half after she gave birth to her second daughter.
Summer heat can sneak up on you. These hydration tips can help.
Jul 16, 2026
Hydration isn’t just about thirst. Staying hydrated helps the heart pump blood through the body and helps to regulate body temperature. If you’re well-hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard. These tips can help you stay hydrated and healthy in the summer heat.
His heart stopped during a workout at age 39. Then it happened again 2 years later.
Jul 9, 2026
Kyle Hartley survived a heart attack and cardiac arrest during a workout class. CPR saved him again after a second cardiac arrest two years later. Today, he’s stronger and healthier – and exercising at the same gym.
Heart attack couldn’t keep mom from her son’s Marine ceremony
Jul 2, 2026
After surviving a massive heart attack caused by a blocked major artery, Rikki Crider hit the road to make her son’s Marine boot camp graduation.
What’s in a vape? Why e-cigarettes are hardly harmless
Jun 30, 2026
Think that cloud coming out of an e-cigarette is water vapor? Think again. Vapes deliver nicotine along with heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can harm the heart and lungs, helping explain why health experts are calling for stronger protections.
Healthy summer cookout tips that still bring the sizzle
Jun 29, 2026
Your summer grilling can still be tasty – with smarter, lighter choices in place of hot dogs, burgers and even apple pie.
She had blood clots in her lungs. Now she urges women to speak up for their health
Jun 25, 2026
Tanya Chapman Griffin pushed for answers and learned 12 pulmonary embolisms caused her symptoms. She encouraging women to advocate for their health.
CKM syndrome gets complicated. Navigators can keep care on track.
Jun 22, 2026
CKM syndrome treatment can involve lots of specialists. A new ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ guideline emphasizes the importance of having a point person to help coordinate care.
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