Articles for Tag: "heart attack"

Ban on dangerous trans fats? 
Ban on dangerous trans fats?
Hoping to dramatically reduce the number of heart attacks, the FDA hopes to remove the artery-clogging ingredient from processed foods.
Can the flu shot lower your risk of heart problems? 
Can the flu shot lower your risk of heart problems?
If fear of the flu isn’t reason enough to get a flu shot, maybe avoiding a heart attack is…Learn more.
Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer 
Positive attitude helps heart patients live longer
A new study shows that an optimistic outlook on life can go a long way in helping people with heart disease thrive.
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women 
High cholesterol more dangerous for men than women
New research shows that middle-aged men with elevated cholesterol levels may be at a higher risk of heart attack.
Heart disease won’t define me 
Heart disease won’t define me
After surviving a heart attack, 33-year-old, Dan Cavanaugh, is living life to the fullest and training for the Chicago Marathon to boot.
More proof automated external defibrillators save lives 
More proof automated external defibrillators save lives
New research says it’s critical for non-traditional exercise facilities to have automated external defibrillators on hand.
Accident victim gets second chance at life  Featured
Accident victim gets second chance at life
Read the touching story of a patient who reunites with the nurse who helped save his life.