Extremely hot and cold days may pose higher cardiovascular death risk
Dec 12, 2022
People with heart failure appear to be most sensitive to extreme temperature swings, according to a global analysis.
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Alternative therapies for heart failure may offer benefits, but some have risks
Dec 8, 2022
People with heart failure should discuss their use of complementary and alternative treatments, such as supplements and yoga, with their health care team, a new American Heart Association report says.
Fatty liver disease may increase heart failure risk
Nov 16, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver not related to alcohol may greatly increase the risk of heart failure, according to new research.
Popular fertility treatments linked to higher heart risks in women during delivery
Nov 10, 2022
Compared to women who conceive naturally, women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may have a greater risk for serious heart-related complications when the baby is born.
Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble
Nov 2, 2022
Chest pain and difficulty breathing may independently raise the risk of cardiovascular problems over a 30-year span, a new study finds.
Hearts from COVID-19-positive donors appear safe for transplant
Nov 1, 2022
Hearts donated by people who tested positive for COVID-19 may be just as safe as those donated by people without the virus, preliminary research finds.
Black licorice is a candy that should inspire caution
Oct 28, 2022
Traditional black licorice can throw off potassium levels and lead to potentially severe cardiac consequences.
He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart – all in a few weeks
Oct 6, 2022
A rare condition called giant cell myocarditis caused Arthur Vaughn's heart to fail. He's since started a health-focused group for Black men and has devoted his life to helping others.
Abuse, neglect in childhood may increase heart failure risk as an adult
Oct 5, 2022
Childhood trauma may raise the risk of heart failure later in life regardless of a person's genetic risk, according to a new study.
She's celebrating her 50th birthday and 9th anniversary of her heart transplant
Sep 27, 2022
After more than a decade of heart problems and numerous open-heart surgeries, Melody Hickman of Raleigh, North Carolina, got a new heart.