A daughter makes lifesaving plea to 911: Coach me through CPR?
Aug 12, 2019
After her mother's heart stopped, a woman's CPR training kicked in 鈥� with guidance from a 911 dispatcher.
Heart Disease News
Stroke may lead to lower vitamin D
Aug 8, 2019
Vitamin D and stroke have a tangled relationship, research has shown, so read up before you reach for that supplement.
A wake-up call on teen sleep: Why doctors want school bells to ring later
Aug 7, 2019
Later school start times often have critics, but researchers say better sleep means better health.
Stare at your phone, see your blood pressure? It could happen
Aug 6, 2019
A study shows high-tech video selfies can produce accurate readings, although work lies ahead.
5 things you need to know to stay safe and healthy this summer
Aug 5, 2019
Sun, heat and water make for a fun summer, but taking precautions can safeguard your health.
Common prostate cancer treatment may increase risk of fatal heart condition
Aug 5, 2019
A recent study suggests the testosterone-blocking drugs commonly prescribed to treat prostate cancer also may prolong the time it takes the body's heart to recharge between beats.
Hurricane checklist: Batteries, bottled water 鈥� and a plan for heart care
Aug 2, 2019
Heart attacks and strokes spike after natural disasters, but you can think ahead and avoid a crisis.
Exposing pregnant mice to cigarette smoke hurt newborns' heart-healing abilities
Aug 1, 2019
A study of cardiac regeneration could add to reasons why pregnant women shouldn't smoke.
Chemical widely used in medical plastic alters heart function in lab tests
Jul 31, 2019
Phthalates make IV tubes and bags flexible; a study says they also slowed cardiac electrical activity in rats.
In lab, soybean compound fights blood vessel damage from marijuana
Jul 30, 2019
New research is part of an effort to understand marijuana's cardiovascular risks.