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The death rate related to high blood pressure continues to rise.
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A new breakthrough heart procedure that eliminates the need for open-heart valve replacement. The procedure is said to be better than standard surgery
Team physicians at some NCAA schools are increasingly taking actions that the American Heart Association doesn't recommend. WSJ's Sharon Terlep reports. Photo: Getty
Honey - you can do more with it than put it in your tea. We'll show you how the sweet stuff can help suppress a cough, soothe burns and provide sleep relief.
Learn how boosting your butt can help eliminate knee pain.
Julie Holland joins HuffPost Live to discuss how women have been bullied out of showing emotion in the workplace
Arthur Gallant talks to Caroline about how psychiatrists told him he was "wimpy" when he told them he was emotional.
According to psychiatrist and author Julie Holland, one in four American women take psychiatric medication, compared to one in seven men. We take a look at this seemingly gendered drug boom.
According to psychiatrist and author Julie Holland, one in four American women take psychiatric medication, compared to one in seven men. We take a look at this seemingly gendered drug boom.
A young man starts a movement to bring awareness to a type of cancer that many may not know about.
A woman with mysterious red bumps on her arms and legs finally gets a diagnosis for the skin condition that she says has made her self-conscious for years.
More than 30,000 children and adults have cystic fibrosis. ER physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the life-threatening genetic disease affects the body.
In a daytime TV exclusive, a courageous 23-year-old whose video revealing her battle with cystic fibrosis went viral joins The Doctors to discuss why she turned to social media and how she's helping others who live with the devastating disorder.
Could you be at risk for developing a blood clot in your veins? Pfizer's Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D. shares potentially life-saving information everyone needs to know.
A new option for patients with severe mitral regurgitation who are too sick for open heart surgery.
NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip helps raise awareness about atrial fibrillation, a dangerous cardiovascular condition that affects an estimated 2.7 million Americans, including his mother.
Lee Shuer joins HuffPost Live to explain how his hoarding almost cost him his marriage.
You might be surprised to learn that these four habits can do a number on your heart. The good news, says Cardiologist Stephanie Moore, MD, is that there are really simple ways to turn these bad habits into good ones.
When it comes to blood clots, there could be certain genetic factors at play. However, risk goes up for all of us if immobile for two hours or more when flying....or even on a car trip. Important safety tips you need to know.
A heart pump used to keep people alive until they receive a heart transplant has a surprising result- it actually helps failing hearts.
If your kid plays sports, chances are you've worried about concussions. But did you know the number one killer of young athletes is actually sudden cardiac arrest? Find out what you need to know before your child takes the field
Five million Americans are living with heart failure and 715,000 will have a heart attack this year. There's a new Band-Aid for the heart that helping to patch up some of their problems.
Laura's dad had three heart attacks before she was 13, and later died from heart disease. Her grandmother, grandfather and several other relatives also died due to heart disease. Yet Laura, who is 30, has put off going to a cardiologist to have her heart health checked. She recently tested her blood pressure at a pharmacy, and says the number "scared her to death," so she reached out to The Doctors to learn how to reduce her risk.
Laura, who had a family history of heart disease, says she put off visiting a cardiologist, in part because she's worried that the blood pressure medicine she might be prescribed could make her gain five or 10 pounds. She also reveals she takes diet pills, which concerns The Doctors. They challenge her to stop taking the pills because they can increase blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.
When Judy's husband, David, collapsed right in front of her, she immediately recalled a segment from the show in which Dr. Travis shared the perfect tune to follow when performing chest compressions on a patient while awaiting emergency services.
Amy McGorry from Prevention Magazine reviews simple steps you can take to ensure a healthy heart.
Snoring puts strain on the major blood vessels in the neck, which over time could lead to heart disease.