I'm a teen wrestler—I thought I would die, but my two friends saved me
In that split second, everything went black.
Quick questions reveal your risk of heart attack
Swedish researchers have created a 5-minute at-home test to assess heart attack risk with 65 percent accuracy.
Americans should cut back on bacon, say scientists
The U.S. public could reduce cancer and diabetes cases by cutting back on bacon, a newly published study reveals.
We Must Use AI To Fight the Nation's Biggest Killer—Heart Disease
It's incumbent on doctors and scientists to work with developers and build tools that can extend top notch care to far more places.
Cardiologist reveals top tips for lowering your blood pressure, cholesterol
Heart disease accounts for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. But a third of these deaths could be preventable.
Drinking key vegetable juice may lower heart disease risk
Researchers at Penn State say consuming beetroot juice can help improve heart and blood vessel health because it provides a plant-based source of nitrate.
Having children may worsen heart health for men: Study
Results revealed that although the death rate of fathers was lower than that of nonfathers, their heart health was worse.
Early menopause linked to premature death
"Attention should be paid to the health of women with spontaneous [premature menopause] to decrease excess mortality," researcher Hilla Haapakoski said.
Scientists reveal simple trick for a longer life
The simple activity was associated with a 24 percent risk reduction for all-cause mortality.
Scientific breakthrough could tackle depression and heart disease
Researchers in Finland have identified a "gene module" that contributes to the development of both diseases.
Racism may increase risk of heart disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Simple diet swap could save 750,000 lives a year
This affordable food swap could reduce deaths from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer by as much as 2 percent by 2050.
Vaping may cause "substantial" heart failure risk increase
"More and more studies are linking e-cigarettes to harmful effects and finding that it might not be as safe as previously thought," researchers said.
Medicare gets big change
Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has been approved for coverage for patients on Medicare who have a history of heart disease.
Ultra-processed foods linked to early death, mental disorders
The analysis drew on data from nearly 10 million people and found a 50 percent increased risk for anxiety and common mental disorders.
"Frequent" cannabis use linked to heart attacks and strokes
Studies show daily cannabis users have 25 percent higher odds of having a heart attack compared to non-users and a 42 percent higher risk of stroke.
Heart disease linked to eating too much protein
Isolated animal components like whey protein may be particularly problematic when it comes to our heart health.
Doctors reveal how vitamin may up heart attack and stroke risk
The findings raise questions about the mandated fortification of common foods with this nutrient.
Harvard cardiologist debunks three common myths about heart disease
"One important thing to remember is that many of risk factors for heart disease can be completely silent," Haider Warraich told Newsweek.
Harvard cardiologist reveals his daily habits for a healthy heart
What simple steps do experts take to reduce their risk of heart disease?
Dementia risk lowered by these six habits, study says
Combining these habits saw the most beneficial effects on the participants' dementia risk.
Teenage stress linked to health problems later in life
A poll of more than 35,800 American teens found that nearly half of them were stressed "all the time."
Blood test can reveal if you are at risk from organs aging prematurely
"We can estimate the biological age of an organ in an apparently healthy person" and predict "a person's risk for disease," a neurologist said.
Traditional Chinese medicine proves effective in modern clinical trial
The medicine is made from from various plants and animals, including such ingredients as scorpion and leech extracts.
My doctor read the wrong CT scan. Now I've lost custody of my kids
My time is spent in too many doctor's appointments to count.
Passenger resuscitates woman with no pulse for 90 minutes during turbulence
The doctor who saved the life of the woman who had suffered a cardiac arrest almost missed the flight the flight due to it being overbooked.
Scientists identify six foods we're not eating enough of
Studies have shown these foods can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, but how much should we be eating?
Pro basketball player's death sparks COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories
Óscar Cabrera Adames, who died earlier this month, collapsed during a game in 2021 and subsequently blamed his health issues on having had a COVID-19 jab.
Woman found dead in front of husband's grave after suffering heart attack
Studies have shown that extremely upsetting events, such as the death of a loved one, may cause small arteries that transport blood to the heart to narrow.
Doctors guide heart surgery on little girl 1,500 miles away via video
The girl, 4, was born with a serious congenital heart defect that required surgery. But the highly complex operation was only available in a distant city.