America TogetherNovember 6Woman says blood donation center employee is her 'hero' for saving her lifeA phlebotomist in Florida saved an Air Force veteran from possible death when during a platelet donation discovery of high blood pressure led to an emergency room visit right before a potential heart attack.
NutritionNovember 4Anti-inflammatory diets including leafy greens, red wine linked to better heart health: studyResearchers say opting for a diet with anti-inflammatory potential can lower the risk of heart disease.
CoronavirusOctober 28Teen beats coronavirus after allegedly facing 1% chance of survivalA 16-year-old Arkansas teen who at one point was reportedly given just a 1% chance of survival has recovered from the coronavirus after a two-week ICU stay.
HEALTHOctober 28Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study saysArtificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthier option after all, with a new study finding risk of heart issues.
AirlinesOctober 24Furloughed American Airlines flight attendant contracts coronavirus days after losing health benefitsErica Carmine is among the thousands of American Airlines flight attendants who were furloughed this year. Now, she has the coronavirus.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerOctober 24Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes heart surgery, says he's feeling 'fantastic'Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted Friday that he was feeling “fantastic” after undergoing heart surgery to receive a new aortic valve.
IllnessOctober 23Queen guitarist Brian May has ‘theory’ that coronavirus caused his heart attack despite testing negativeBrian May believes he contracted coronavirus prior to his heart attack earlier this year.
HEART HEALTHOctober 22American Heart Association announces updated CPR guidelines that emphasize recoveryThe American Heart Association on Wednesday announced its new guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), with the recovery period following cardiac arrest ‒ when the heart abruptly stops beating ‒ now considered an important element of survival.
HEART HEALTHSeptember 28Sex after heart attack may boost survival, study claimsThose who maintained or increased sexual activity during the first six months of recovery were found to have a 35% lower risk of death compared to those who abstained.
HEART HEALTHSeptember 24Massachusetts man dies after ‘overdosing’ on black licorice: case reportThey say too much of a good thing can be harmful, as was the case for one Massachusetts man whose love of black licorice ultimately cost him his life.