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Study Finds Police Officers Die Younger Than General Public

National research shows law enforcement face higher mortality rates from heart disease, cancer, suicide, and COVID-19.

Cardiac Rehab Can Reduce Heart Risk by Nearly 50%

Medically supervised exercise program helps patients recover and regain cardiovascular health after heart events.

McKinney, Texas Boosts Cardiac Survival Rates from 10% to 47%

City's fire and police departments partner with citizens to improve emergency response and access to defibrillators.

Study Identifies Potential Cause of Statin-Induced Muscle Aches

Researchers say a gene mutation may be to blame for the painful side effects experienced by some statin users.

Exploring the Physical Reality of the Heart

A writer confronts the complexities of the human heart beyond its romantic symbolism.

Cedar City Hospital Highlights Heart Health Month

Cardiac rehab program emphasizes prevention, education, and recovery for patients after serious heart events.

Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Dying Younger Than General Population

Heart disease, cancer, suicide, and COVID-19 taking toll on first responders

Bay Area Heart Transplant Survivor Launches Foundation on Valentine's Day

Megan Mehta, who received a life-saving heart transplant at age 12, is now giving back to other pediatric patients.

Community Invited to Swim at Dr. Hui Lee Memorial Fundraiser

Annual event honors late internist and raises funds for Heart and Stroke Foundation

UH St. John's Completes $2M Cath Lab Upgrade to Serve Westlake

New cardiac catheterization lab brings advanced heart care closer to home for local patients.

Ennis Retired School Personnel Learn About Heart Health

Group also collects donations for local charity Ennis CARES

Casper Couple Celebrates 16 Years After Heart Transplant

Jason and Misty Wynia are grateful for the gift of life that allowed them to mark another Valentine's Day together.

Free EKG Event Prioritizes Heart Health for Young Jacksonville Athletes

Nemours Children's Health and Who We Play For offer free heart screenings to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.

Cedar City Hospital Highlights Heart Health Month With Cardiac Rehab Focus

Cardiac rehab program emphasizes prevention, education, and recovery for heart patients

AI Helps Patient Negotiate $163,000 Off Hospital Bill

In a complex healthcare system, AI is giving patients more power to fight unfair medical charges.

Statins & Side Effects: Not the Culprit?

New research challenges long-held beliefs about the side effects of widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications.

BMC Health System Leads Innovations in Cardiac Care

Equitable rehab, new disease models, and cutting-edge tech reshape heart health

Hands-On CPR Can Double Survival Chances in Cardiac Arrest

Pembroke Park fire educator explains the importance of immediate CPR and AED use when someone collapses

San Antonio Doctor Shares Heart Attack Story During American Heart Month

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eloy Ochoa urges others to be proactive about heart health after his own cardiac event.

Heart attack survivor shares her story during American Heart Month

Susan Smith advocates for heart health awareness after near-death experience

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