Heart Disease(Page 2)

The state of the science on the leading cause of death in America—and advice for better cardiovascular health.

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Marie Maynard Daly

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Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick

By Yasmin Tayag

A pill bottle on a blue background spilling aspirin tabs.

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Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they? Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they?

By Philip Kiefer

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wearing a purple costume, shown in three different poses on the ice during a program at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

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Kamila Valieva’s ‘doping’ drug probably doesn’t give athletes an edge Kamila Valieva’s ‘doping’ drug probably doesn’t give athletes an edge

By Philip Kiefer

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How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition. How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition.

By Philip Kiefer

Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t.

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Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t. Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t.

a pregnant person touches their belly

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A simple blood test could save new mothers. Why aren’t more doctors using it? A simple blood test could save new mothers. Why aren’t more doctors using it?

By Sarah Yahr Tucker

salmon healthy food

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5 heart-healthy foods—and 2 to absolutely avoid 5 heart-healthy foods—and 2 to absolutely avoid

By Sara Chodosh

christmas family

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Of course the most likely time to have a heart attack is on a holiday Of course the most likely time to have a heart attack is on a holiday

By Sara Chodosh

Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

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Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

By Sara Chodosh

Changing your diet and taking supplements may not do anything for your heart health

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Changing your diet and taking supplements may not do anything for your heart health Changing your diet and taking supplements may not do anything for your heart health

By Sara Chodosh

Vaping is probably bad for your heart

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Vaping is probably bad for your heart Vaping is probably bad for your heart

By Nicole Wetsman

What we know about diet soda’s connection to heart disease, stroke, and early death

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What we know about diet soda’s connection to heart disease, stroke, and early death What we know about diet soda’s connection to heart disease, stroke, and early death

By Claire Maldarelli

Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk

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Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk

By Claire Maldarelli

Women are less likely to receive CPR—but why?

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Women are less likely to receive CPR—but why? Women are less likely to receive CPR—but why?

The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device

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The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device

By Claire Maldarelli

beef meat fresh carnivore

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Please do not try to survive on an all-meat diet Please do not try to survive on an all-meat diet

By Sara Chodosh

We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

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We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

By Claire Maldarelli

If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

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If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

By Claire Maldarelli

woman in bed with pills

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She had a textbook medical condition, but it went undiagnosed for more than a year She had a textbook medical condition, but it went undiagnosed for more than a year

By By: Maya Dusenbery

Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

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Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

By Jack Goodman/The Conversation

Can you really die from a broken heart?

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Can you really die from a broken heart? Can you really die from a broken heart?

By Claire Maldarelli

This protein makes your heart fit without actually exercising it

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This protein makes your heart fit without actually exercising it This protein makes your heart fit without actually exercising it

By Sara Kiley Watson

2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

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2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric 2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

By Sara Chodosh

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

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Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

By Sara Chodosh

Chocolate is not a super food

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Chocolate is not a super food Chocolate is not a super food

By Sara Chodosh

It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose

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It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

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New York City’s trans fat ban really did keep people out of the hospital New York City’s trans fat ban really did keep people out of the hospital

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

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Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest? Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Identical twins

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The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

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Powdered Booze Could Fix Your Clogged Arteries Powdered Booze Could Fix Your Clogged Arteries

By Alexandra Ossola

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

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A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

By Alexandra Ossola

Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease

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Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease

By Alexandra Ossola

How Computer Modeling Lets Doctors Predict Heart Attacks Before They Happen

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How Computer Modeling Lets Doctors Predict Heart Attacks Before They Happen How Computer Modeling Lets Doctors Predict Heart Attacks Before They Happen