If you’re concerned about cardiac health and can’t decide which is better, a low-fat or a low-carbohydrate diet, take heart. Healthy versions of either diet are linked to a lower risk of hardening of ...

Chest pain is the most recognized sign of a heart attack, but Mercy Health physicians want the community to know heart attacks often present differently. In reality, symptoms can be much subtler — ...

Influenza vaccination is associated with significantly lower odds of myocardial infarction (MI), according to a large meta-analysis published late last week in BMC Public Health. In the study, ...

On July 3, 2024, he and his wife decided to dig the holes for a canopy over their swimming pool at their Georgetown house. "I dug one hole and needed to sit down and take a break," he said. He thought ...

DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2026 — Less artery-clogging plaque in women’s arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published today in Circulation: ...

Shoveling snow can cause injuries such as strained muscles, broken bones, and heart attacks. Individuals with underlying conditions like coronary disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes are at a ...

Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn't registering with me,” said the ...

An increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions does not appear to have resulted in reduced mortality rates, according to results presented at the EAPCI Summit 2026. Primary ...

Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn't registering with me,” said the ...

For the latest Monday, Feb. 23 South Shore blizzard updates, click here. This storm is going to bring what is known as “heart attack snow” because it is heavy when shoveling. And it really can cause ...