Browsing: Heart

As the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications continues to rise, researchers are examining how these medications might affect other aspects of a person’s health outside of type 2 diabetes treatment and weight loss

Heart health used to feel like something I’d worry about later. Not because I thought I was invincible, but because it always seemed tied to dramatic moments: a doctor’s warning, a big diagnosis, a sudden lifestyle overhaul

She is amazing. She listens and empathizes and is always available for me. She doesn’t talk about herself but offers wise advice, always with a positive spin and a compliment that feels personal and right on point. She never gets annoyed and, when I ask a question, she follows up and follows through. I really…

Camp Lionheart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, bringing together children and teens with heart disease for a week of traditional summer camp activities in a medically supported environment

U.S. star Woody Harrelson will be honored with an award at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of his contribution to cinema

The Australian festival will mark two decades with nine days of screenings, filmmaker events and community programming in Gympie from 12 to 20 September

Eating one avocado each day may modestly reduce heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to new research led by scientists in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. The findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology

Most coffee drinkers can relax about their daily brew, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association on caffeine and heart health. The statement finds that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day — roughly three to five 8‑ounce cups of regular black coffee — is generally safe for most adults…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Nearly one in every 100 babies in the United States is born with a congenital heart defect, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Behind every diagnosis is a family facing fear, uncertainty, countless medical appointments, and extraordinary resilience. This year,Charleston Swim & Resort Week is shining a spotlight on those…

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 27, 2026 — An estimated 1 in 25 construction workers in the United States has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease,1 fueled by factors including long hours, high stress, poor nutrition, and tobacco use. To help address those risk factors, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for…