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Walking linked to improved brain function

A moderate-intensity walking regimen may reduce symptoms of mild cognitive impairment that are linked to poor blood vessel health in the brain, a small study suggests.

A new health benefit of chocolate: reduced risk of AFib?

Eating a small amount of chocolate every week or so may decrease the risk of a common and serious type of irregular heart rhythm, according to a new study of people in Denmark.

Dad makes G-tube to match son with congenital heart defect

A devoted dad is gaining supporters worldwide after sharing a photo of himself posing shirtless with his young son who was born with a congenital heart defect.

Energy drinks may be risky for people with genetic heart condition

Consuming energy drinks may be particularly risky for people with a certain genetic heart condition, a new study from Australia suggests.

Bystander CPR, defibrillation cuts long-term odds of death, brain damage

When a bystander gives CPR or applies an automatic defibrillator to someone who has collapsed from cardiac arrest, the benefits persist for at least a year.

Are cholesterol, saturated fat less important to heart disease?

Cholesterol levels and saturated fat in the diet may not play as a big a role in heart disease as previously thought, a new editorial suggests.

Study finds good news for cheese lovers

Gouda news for cheese lovers: Despite claims that the fatty treat does damage to your cardiovascular health, a review of 29 studies has found no evidence that full-fat dairy products like cheese and milk boost one's risk of death, heart attack, or stroke.

Teen dies after drinking too many caffeinated beverages

A South Carolina high school student died after ingesting a large amount of caffeine, the Richland County Coroner told WOLO.

Mom dies day after giving birth to healthy son

Funds are pouring in for a family in Louisiana left reeling over the death of a new mom who went into cardiac arrest just a day after giving birth to a healthy baby boy.

Transplant recipient survives cancer and heart failure to compete in Ironman triathlons

Derek Fitzgerald competed in nine Ironmans—with someone else's heart.