Heart deaths related to obesity almost triple in U.S. over last two decades
Lives lost to obesity-related heart disease have nearly tripled over the past twenty years, a new study reports.
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Many older heart patients have questions about sex, but few are getting answers
Advertisement Article continues below this ad Study researcher Dr. Tiny Jaarsma, a professor of nursing at the University of ...
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As adult survivors of congenital heart defects grow in numbers, so does need for care and research
Advances are helping people born with heart defects to make it into adulthood and retirement age. Medical care hasn't kept up ...
Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through ...
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Death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
The findings will be presented Sunday at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Chicago. They are ...
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Heart disease survivor shares her story of resilience, hope
FOX 2 - She's a woman with a passion for fitness, but that came to a screeching halt when she collapsed on her 31st birthday ...
Diabetes, kidney woes can lead to heart disease after decades
People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.
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Congenital heart defects need lifelong care
The American Heart Association is highlighting the importance of continuous care for individuals with congenital heart ...
Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may play a large role in future heart health
Differences in socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may explain the majority of the disparities in cardiovascular ...
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Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute self-limited febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old, is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries, with the potential of ...
Amy Grant gives health update after brain injury and open-heart surgery: ‘I’m not ready to die’
To realize something can happen that you never see coming, and it could be over…everything became more precious.” ...