HEART HEALTH

A phlebotomist in Florida saved an Air Force veteran from possible death when during a platelet donation discovery of high blood pressure led to an emergency room visit right before a potential heart attack.

Researchers say opting for a diet with anti-inflammatory potential can lower the risk of heart disease.

A 16-year-old Arkansas teen who at one point was reportedly given just a 1% chance of survival has recovered from the coronavirus after a two-week ICU stay.

Artificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthier option after all, with a new study finding risk of heart issues.

Erica Carmine is among the thousands of American Airlines flight attendants who were furloughed this year. Now, she has the coronavirus.

Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted Friday that he was feeling “fantastic” after undergoing heart surgery to receive a new aortic valve.

Brian May believes he contracted coronavirus prior to his heart attack earlier this year.

The American Heart Association on Wednesday announced its new guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), with the recovery period following cardiac arrest ‒ when the heart abruptly stops beating ‒ now considered an important element of survival. 

Those who maintained or increased sexual activity during the first six months of recovery were found to have a 35% lower risk of death compared to those who abstained.

They say too much of a good thing can be harmful, as was the case for one Massachusetts man whose love of black licorice ultimately cost him his life.