Dozens of US clinics sell unproven stem cell therapies for heart failure Stem cell therapy isn't approved to treat heart failure in the U.S., but dozens of clinics nationwide advertise the treatments anyway, often charging thousands of dollars for procedures that may not be safe or effective, a new study suggests.
Does running really harden your arteries? New data suggest runners mostly develop relatively stable plaques (which is good).
Baby saved by first-of-its-kind in utero surgery Doctors in Canada are patting themselves on the back after what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind heart surgery that saved the life of an unborn child.
Dad's heart attack scared her into a healthy lifestyle “His near death experience was a wake up call for me. I started to research heart-health and decided to turn my life around.”
Dad dies after getting attacked by bees in yard Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Massachusetts father who died of what is believed to be a heart attack after he was attacked by bees while blowing leaves from his lawn.
Smoking marijuana can triple your chances of dying from high blood pressure It’s not just cigarettes that can hurt your heart
Cancer patients lack access to fertility support Up to half of cancer patients of reproductive age do not receive adequate information about the impact of treatment on their fertility, decreasing their options for family planning and support, a new study suggests.
Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in people with liver disease Light to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease than teetotalers, but a new study suggests this doesn't hold true for people with fatty liver disease.
Dental work tied to heart infections in people with artificial valves Invasive dental procedures may raise the risk of rare but serious infections in people who have prosthetic heart valves, a recent French study suggests.
Shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack Shoveling snow can take a toll on your body – particularly your heart. The American Heart Association said the strenuous activity can actually increase your chances of having a heart attack
