Diabetes and other diseases can put expectant moms at higher risk of complications such as pre-term labor and potentially fatal preeclampsia.
Indeed it could. Genetics may one day reign supreme when it comes to proactively identifying an individual's risks.
As a new baby makes his way into the world, his great-great-grandfather fights to survive a major heart attack.
When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.
Study: These two factors make you three times more likely to die from heart disease.
Jeremy VerVeer suffered his first heart attack at age 25. He then survived three more by age 38.
Specific proteins released by a damaged heart may help doctors quickly identify patients at high risk of heart attack and stroke.
Mounting evidence indicates the most common sexually transmitted virus is likely tied to a higher risk of stroke and heart problems.
Chest pain prompted Jorge Gonzalez to visit a wellness office just down the street. Moments later, he found himself headed to surgery.
A long-running CDC analysis has found veterans ages 35 to 70 suffer cardiovascular conditions at a greater rate than non-veterans.
Knowing where to seek medical help on vacation can make all the difference when heart attack symptoms are at play.
If it's a healthy heart you're after, cut out the screen time and make your morning a priority.
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