If her heart artery had torn an inch higher, 'it would have been fatal'
Sep 23, 2024
The morning she was taking her week-old daughter for a checkup, Amelia Laytham woke up feeling like someone was sitting on her chest. She was having a heart attack.
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Why the ancient grain quinoa became a modern nutritional powerhouse
Sep 20, 2024
Quinoa has evolved from a trendy food to a nutritional staple thanks to its protein, fiber and more.
A transplanted heart powered this college swimmer to a school record
Sep 19, 2024
Just before his sophomore year of college, Ben Pastva learned his heart was failing. Soon after, he got a new one.
The path to better heart health may start with higher levels of well-being
Sep 18, 2024
People with higher levels of well-being are less likely to have cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle could be why, researchers say.
After working out, he went into cardiac arrest. His wife saved him with CPR.
Sep 17, 2024
When Luis Padron collapsed in the bathroom, his wife, Beth, quickly started chest compressions while their daughter called 911.
The heart's 'always working.' She is, too, in studying it to help children.
Sep 16, 2024
Paula Nieto-Morales has a lifelong fascination with newborns and the heart. She's feeding her interests through research with a goal of becoming a physician-scientist.
Social factors may affect heart health of Asian ethnicities in the US differently
Sep 16, 2024
Asian American people are not one group but many. Social, political and economic factors likely affect the cardiovascular health of each subgroup differently, according to a new science report.
5 ways to rethink what a 'balanced diet' means
Sep 13, 2024
Are you wondering how to eat a balanced meal? It might start with understanding what you need to balance.
This longtime firefighter could barely walk. Now, he's running a 5K a day.
Sep 12, 2024
Paul Dunwell struggled to walk a mile while experiencing severe symptoms from atrial fibrillation. But he was determined to get back on his feet.
What can apple cider vinegar really do for your health?
Sep 11, 2024
Social media influencers are touting the potential health benefits of apple cider vinegar. There's some evidence to back them up. But not a lot.
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