How does menopause impact heart health?
Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and sleep…
He thought his heart was in perfect health. An advanced scan showed something alarming.
When Chris Abrunzo was in his early 20s, his father was struck by the kind of heart attack known as a “widow maker.” The severe cardiac events are often fatal,…
OU Health performs first heart transplant on a baby in decades
SUCCESSFUL SURGERY. WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE HEART BEATING IN IN THE NEW CHEST, LOOK PERFECT FROM A TECHNICAL STANDPOINT, A HEART TRANSPLANT ON A TEN MONTH OLD BABY BOY.…
Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Chances are, you or someone you know takes fish oil capsules with hopes of preventing heart disease—the leading cause of death. Made from omega-3 fatty acids,…
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of multiple heart and metabolic diseases
Study reveals that the Mediterranean diet not only prevents the first cardiometabolic disease but also reduces the risk of developing multiple diseases, particularly for non-manual workers. Study: Prospective association of…
Can your mammogram tell you your heart disease risk? : Shots
When radiologists review mammograms for signs of breast cancer, they can also see arterial calcification in the breast, which is linked with cardiovascular disease risk. BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images hide…