FDA approves new drug to treat protein buildup in the heart
The FDA has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands of people. The drug, called Amvuttra ...
Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart–kidney connection
Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by ...
Milanak headlines CHS Go Red event
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is proud to announce that Dr. Melissa Milanak ...
Cannabis users under 50 are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack, new study shows
A new study found that cannabis users under the age of 50 are about 6.2 times more likely to experience a heart attack than their counterparts.
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Local soccer field adds new life saving kits to its fields
Two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) were installed at the McCracken County Youth Soccer Complex, marking the first ...
Eating healthier meals and watching saturated fats can prevent heart disease
In Wisconsin, we experience higher rates of heart failure than any other state, but 80% of cardiac events are preventable, ...
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad receives Comprehensive Stroke Centre certification from AHA
Hyderabad: Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad on Monday announced that it has received Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) ...
Evansville AMR cardiac survival rates higher than national average
In Evansville, AMR first responders are finding more success in cardiac arrest runs. Officials say it’s all because of new ...
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Our findings suggest deeper issues are contributing to the increase in the disease, particularly in Black women. Barriers to health care are critical. These include insurance gaps, transportation ...
Coffee can increase chance of heart attack in certain people
A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found drinking two or more cups of coffee daily may double the risk of heart death in people with severe hypertension.