Heart attacks are becoming more common in younger people, especially women
Nov 12, 2018
Once characterized as a result of "old man's disease," heart attacks are increasingly occurring in younger people, especially women, according to research.
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Panel of African-American medical leaders discuss importance of equity in health care
Nov 12, 2018
Making sure underserved people can access quality, affordable health care was the focus of a unique panel discussion featuring African-American doctors who lead five major medical organizations.
Take it from actress Angela Bassett: Know the connection between diabetes and heart disease
Nov 12, 2018
Actress Angela Bassett is leading a campaign to raise awareness about the connection between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Salk Institute investigator receives $19.2 million to study cognitive impairment
Nov 11, 2018
Scientists plan to explore which cells drive the aging process and then become risk factors for cognitive impairment.
AHA president urges all to care for the future by mentoring, advocating
Nov 11, 2018
Cardiologists, researchers and others gathered in Chicago to hear Dr. Ivor Benjamin, president of the 木瓜直播, talk about the care of the future.
New guidelines: Cholesterol should be on everyone's radar, beginning early in life
Nov 10, 2018
New cholesterol guidelines say managing the waxy, fat-like substance in the blood should be a concern for all ages.
What is a medical guideline, and how is it created?
Nov 10, 2018
Guidelines help doctors understand the best way to prevent and treat diseases. But what exactly are guidelines? And how are they created?
Questions about cholesterol? Here are some answers.
Nov 10, 2018
Cholesterol is tricky to understand, but here are some basics.
Defibrillators may help kids survive cardiac arrest
Nov 9, 2018
AEDs may improve the chance of survival among children and teens who have a cardiac arrest, new research suggests.
Flu activity brings a rise in heart failure hospitalizations
Nov 9, 2018
A new study found a link between flu activity and increase in heart failure hospitalizations in same month.