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Canadian man lands in ER after 'overdosing' on licorice tea

A man in Canada "overdosed" on licorice by drinking too much licorice tea, which caused his blood pressure to soar to dangerous levels, according to a new report of the case.

Too much coffee may increase risk of heart disease, new study finds

It might be time to cut back on caffeine

‘Biggest Loser’ host Bob Harper drives home heart health message 2 years after ‘widowmaker’ nearly killed him

The fitness guru who coached contestants on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” through weight loss while millions tuned in week after week to see the results had failed to listen to his own body.

Mom fitted with pacemaker at age 32 says she used to drink 6 energy drinks per day

A mother of three is speaking out about the potential dangers of consuming energy drinks after she began suffering from blackouts and was fitted with a pacemaker at age 32.

Nebraska man’s rapid heartbeat stabilizes after ambulance hits pothole: report

It turns out that potholes may be good for something after all, like saving lives.

Skipping breakfast, eating late dinners could be deadly for heart attack survivors, study finds

Skipping breakfast and eating dinner close to bedtime could be a deadly decision  — especially for those who have already suffered a heart attack, a study released this week suggests.

Blood pressure medication recall expanded over possible cancer-causing ingredient

The company behind blood pressure medication tablets has expanded a recall for two products after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing ingredient was detected in the tablets.

Human heart made from human cells created with 3D printer for first time

For the first time in recorded history, scientists have created a working, vascularized engineered heart using human cells by printing it in 3D.

Oklahoma dad’s actions helped save daughter’s life after ‘sudden death’: report

An Oklahoma father’s quick thinking helped save his 6-year-old daughter’s life after the child suddenly collapsed when her heart stopped from a condition doctors call “sudden death,” a report said last week.

Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger says he's 'on the mend' after heart surgery reports

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger assured fans he is doing well after reportedly undergoing surgery in New York City to replace a valve in his heart.