18-month-old's mystery fever and swollen lips were symptoms of Kawasaki disease
Jun 20, 2024
Konner Hall spiked a fever of 104. His lips became swollen and he got rashes all over. Doctors said he was dehydrated. He actually had Kawasaki disease.
Heart Disease News
PE teacher's pneumonia diagnosis led doctor to find potentially fatal heart problem
Jun 14, 2024
When David Pinto felt sick, he usually just "dealt with it" – until a doctor who detected pneumonia also discovered a heart defect and an aortic aneurysm.
Heart disease and stroke could affect at least 60% of adults in U.S. by 2050
Jun 4, 2024
An aging, more diverse population with rising cardiovascular risk factors – especially obesity and high blood pressure – will drive big increases in heart disease and stroke over the next 30 years, according to new projections.
State and local efforts aim to ease access to heart care in rural Kentucky
May 29, 2024
In a state where mountains and winding roads can make getting emergency services and health care hard, Kentuckians turn to technology and new training for help.
People whose bodies age faster may benefit most from good heart health
May 29, 2024
Sticking to key guides for good heart health lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease and death, especially in people genetically predisposed to faster aging, new research suggests.
Lupus can pose hidden risks to the heart
May 28, 2024
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, but it's linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, especially in younger women.
They're not doctors. But they're on the front lines against West Virginia's health struggles.
May 23, 2024
West Virginia has some of the highest rates of chronic illness in the nation, with doctors and hospitals few and far between. Community health workers fill that gap.
A family affair: Breaking the generational cycle of heart disease in West Virginia
May 21, 2024
Statistically, West Virginia is among the least-healthy states in the nation. Breaking that stranglehold requires a massive cultural shift. Families in the rural town of Rainelle are trying to do just that.
Son's heart diagnosis may have saved dad's life
May 20, 2024
Soon after birth, doctors discovered Elias Soto had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Genetic testing showed his dad, Rafael, also had it – and it was severe.
Her father's death fuels a lifelong push to understand South Asian heart health
May 15, 2024
Dr. Latha Palaniappan's professional drive to explain differences in cardiovascular disease among Asian Americans comes from a personal place.