Feb 26, 2026
鈥淭he Young and the Restless鈥� actor Melissa Claire Egan recently received concerning news about her heart health. She鈥檚 sharing her story so others 鈥� especially women 鈥� can recognize the silent signs of heart disease before it鈥檚 too late.
Dec 30, 2025
What causes high blood pressure? How to lower cholesterol? What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? What to do if someone is having a heart attack? What is aerobic exercise? Here are expert answers to frequently asked questions about heart health.
Sep 30, 2025
Problems related to cholesterol can start early and build up quietly over time. Paying attention while you鈥檙e young can pay off with better health later.
Sep 4, 2025
Aaron Holm of Seattle turned down medication for his heart. Now, after open-heart surgery, he鈥檚 turning his experience into purpose: coaching others through life-threatening procedures.
Mar 31, 2025
Matt Bowman was at risk of a fatal heart attack and had open-heart surgery. His wife, Robin, fainted in the hospital hallway and hit her head. Her breast cancer had spread to her brain.
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Eugene Braunwald, one of the century's most influential heart researchers, credits good timing. Others say it was much more.
Nov 12, 2024
Older adults with cholesterol levels that go up and down from year to year may face greater risks for cognitive decline and dementia than their peers with more stable cholesterol levels, preliminary new research suggests.
Oct 25, 2024
Cholesterol testing is much more common in adults than in children. Experts say this means cases of an inherited disease called familial hypercholesterolemia are being missed.
Mar 8, 2024
Despite many young American Indians having high cholesterol 鈥� a risk factor for heart disease and stroke 鈥� few are receiving treatment to lower it, new research shows.
Mar 7, 2024
As blood supplies and donations hit critical lows, experts say people with heart disease may be able to help.