This police detective sergeant saves lives. His wife saved his.
May 28, 2024
Rafaelito Cruz had a cardiac arrest while sleeping. Now, he's back at work and has an implanted defibrillator in case his heart stops again.
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Lupus can pose hidden risks to the heart
May 28, 2024
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, but it's linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, especially in younger women.
Revered by Hawaiians, 'ulu provides a lifetime of nourishment
May 24, 2024
Also known as breadfruit, 'ulu is a nutrient-dense food rich in protein and fiber that is a staple in Hawaii and across the Pacific islands.
After a pre-gig heart attack, New Jersey musician embraces exercise
May 24, 2024
Trombonist and singer Tommy Meares had a heart attack at home before a gig. Doctors unclogged his arteries and Meares soon became an enthusiastic regular at cardiac rehabilitation.
They're not doctors. But they're on the front lines against West Virginia's health struggles.
May 23, 2024
West Virginia has some of the highest rates of chronic illness in the nation, with doctors and hospitals few and far between. Community health workers fill that gap.
Los 7 aspectos por los que el derrame cerebral es diferente para las mujeres
May 22, 2024
Los riesgos, síntomas y resultados de un derrame cerebral no son siempre los mismos para las mujeres y para los hombres.
7 things to know about how stroke is different for women
May 22, 2024
Stroke risks, symptoms and outcomes are not always the same for women and men.
A family affair: Breaking the generational cycle of heart disease in West Virginia
May 21, 2024
Statistically, West Virginia is among the least-healthy states in the nation. Breaking that stranglehold requires a massive cultural shift. Families in the rural town of Rainelle are trying to do just that.
Gaps remain between what's known about obesity and how it's being treated
May 20, 2024
Gains in knowledge about the causes of obesity and how to treat it often aren’t getting to the people who need them, according to a new science report.
El diagnóstico del corazón de su hijo quizás le salvó la vida al padre
May 20, 2024
Al poco tiempo de nacer Elías Soto, los médicos descubrieron que el niño tenía miocardiopatía hipertrófica. Las pruebas genéticas revelaron que su papá, Rafael, también lo tenía, y que su padecimiento era grave.
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